RIP – Rock In Perpetuity
Mourning the loss of classic rock stars, other musical greats and related figures
Bon Jovi Founding Bassist, Alec John Such, Dies
He was one of six members of the band selected for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018. “We are heartbroken”
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Depeche Mode Co-Founder Andy Fletcher Dies
The electronic band is one of the best-selling musical acts of all time. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2020
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Bob Neuwirth Dies, Dylan Cohort and Co-Writer of Joplin’s ‘Mercedes Benz’
He was part of the Cambridge, Mass., blues-folk scene in the ’60s, and was by Dylan’s side for much of the mid-60s and later for the Rolling Thunder Revue
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Judy Henske, Folk Singer Known for ‘High Flying Bird,’ Dies at 85
Known for her fervent, dramatic vocal style and commanding stage presence, Judy Henske stood out from her folk music peers.
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Electronic Music Pioneer, Klaus Schulze, Dies
He was in the earliest lineup of Tangerine Dream and ultimately released over 50 solo albums. His latest release, now posthumous, arrives in June
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Autograph’s Founding Member, Randy Rand, Dies
The “Turn Up the Radio” band got a big break when they got the opening slot for Van Halen’s 1984 tour while still unsigned
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Cynthia Plaster Caster, Groupie Who Made Art From Rockers’ Genitals, Dead at 74
Using a substance utilized for dental molds, she immortalized rockers’ “junk,” with Jimi Hendrix, Eric Burdon and other musicians posing for posterity..
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Art Rupe—Label Owner Who Signed Little Richard and Sam Cooke—Dies at 104
A gospel music fan who moved into the fields of R&B and early rock ‘n’ roll, his Specialty Records label gave us some of the greatest classics of the era.
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Bobby Rydell, ’50s/’60s Singer, Actor and Teen Idol, Dead at 79
Part of a wave of young, Philadelphia based teen idols, his hits included “Wild One” and “Volare,” and he starred in ‘Bye Bye Birdie’ with Ann-Margret.
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Joe Messina, Guitarist with Motown’s Funk Brothers, Dead at 93
A core member of the Detroit label’s house band, Messina played on hits by the Supremes, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, 4 Tops and many others.
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