RIP – Rock In Perpetuity
Mourning the loss of classic rock stars, other musical greats and related figures
Sarah Dash, of Labelle and ‘Lady Marmalade’ Fame, Dead at 76
The trio, whose funky dance number “Lady Marmalade” reached #1 in early 1975, fit in alongside of the glam-rock that was all the rage at the time.
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George Wein, Founder of Newport Jazz and Folk Festivals, Dies
In a career spanning seven decades, the promoter was, at one point, the most influential presenter of music around the globe
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‘In-a-Gadda-Da-Vida’ Drummer, Ron Bushy, Dies
His roughly 3-minute drum solo on Iron Butterfly’s 1968 song was an iconic musical moments of the era. He was the only member to appear on all their albums
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Gary ‘Chicken’ Hirsh, Country Joe & the Fish Drummer, Dead at 81
The drummer, who played with the Bay Area band from 1967-69, is said to have coined the “obscene” version of the famous “Fish Cheer.”
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Aug 13, 2021: Nanci Griffith, Singer-Songwriter, Dead at 68
Griffith recorded more than 20 albums, winning a Grammy for her 1994 LP ‘Other Voices, Other Rooms.’ Her songs include the hit “Love at the Five and Dime.”
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Walter Yetnikoff, Colorful Head of CBS Records Powerhouse, Dies
During his run, he oversaw the success of Michael Jackson’s Thriller, Bruce Springsteen’s Born in the U.S.A., and countless other multi-Platinum albums
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Kool & the Gang Co-Founder Dennis Thomas Dies at 70
The soul-funk band’s sax player was known as the “cool cat” in the group, loved for his hip clothes and hats. His final performance was on the 4th of July
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Slipknot Co-Founder/Drummer Joey Jordison Dies at 46
He was diagnosed in 2012 with the neurological affliction Acute Transverse Myelitis and spent 3 months in the hospital for intensive physical rehabilitation
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July 17, 2021: Robby Steinhardt, Kansas Founding Member, Dies
The band’s longtime co-lead singer and violinist had been admitted to the hospital a few months earlier for acute pancreatitis
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Biz Markie, Hip-Hop Legend Known For ‘Just a Friend,’ Dies
“Just a Friend,” which he wrote and produced, became a significant hit, reaching #9 on the Hot 100 and selling a million copies
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