RIP – Rock In Perpetuity
Mourning the loss of classic rock stars, other musical greats and related figures
Essra Mohawk, Singer-Songwriter With Ties to Zappa, Garcia, Lauper, Tina and ‘Schoolhouse Rock,’ Dies
Although she never made the Billboard charts, she was highly respected and consistently prolific for more than 50 years.
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April Wine Leader, Myles Goodwyn, Dies at 75
The singer, guitarist, writer, producer and leader of the multi-Platinum selling rock band shaped and directed the group from its earliest beginnings
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Shane MacGowan, Pogues Singer, Dead at 65
MacGowan fronted the ’80s Celtic-rock band that scored with songs such as “Dirty Old Town” and “Fairytale of New York.”
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Scott Kempner, Founding Member of NYC Bands The Dictators and Del-Lords, Dies
The Bronx-born guitarist, songwriter and band leader helped lead the transition from glam rock to punk
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Jean Knight, Singer of #1 Hit ‘Mr. Big Stuff,’ Dies at 80
The New Orleans native held the #1 spot for five weeks in 1971 on the Billboard R&B chart, and reached the top of the pop singles chart of competitor Record World
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Kool & the Gang Co-Founder George Brown Dies at 74
The co-writer of such huge R&B/pop hits as “Celebration,” “Ladies Night” and “Jungle Boogie” was still active in 2023.
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Rudolph Isley, Founding Member of the Isley Brothers, Dies
With his siblings Ronald and O’Kelly, he founded the celebrated R&B group who wrote and/or recorded such classics as “Shout,” “Twist and Shout” and “It’s Your Thing”
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Nektar Founding Member, Ron Howden, Dies
The drummer and founding member for the 1970s era progressive rock band was still performing earlier in the year
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Terry Kirkman, Co-Founder of the Association, and Composer of ‘Cherish,’ Dies
His biggest hit was nominated for three Grammys and he co-wrote and sang many of the group’s other classics.
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Former Smash Mouth Lead Singer Steve Harwell Dies
The rock band’s biggest hit was the 1999 single, “All Star.” The news of his death arrived one day after it was revealed he was in hospice care
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