RIP – Rock In Perpetuity
Mourning the loss of classic rock stars, other musical greats and related figures
Feb 19, 2021: James Burke, Singer with Five Stairsteps (“O-o-h Child”), Dies
The Chicago-based soul group, composed entirely of siblings, placed more than 20 singles on the Billboard chart, but only one became a huge hit.
Read MoreFeb 19, 2017: Larry Coryell, Jazz-Rock Guitar Great, Dies After Concert
One of the most masterful and influential players of the fusion era of the ’60s/’70s, he had performed in New York City hours earlier
Read MoreLarry ‘The Mole’ Taylor, Canned Heat Bassist, Dead at 77
In addition to playing in the classic lineup of the blues-rock band, he worked with John Mayall, Tom Waits and many others.
Read MoreD.A. Pennebaker, Documentary Film Legend, Dead at 94
The filmmaker behind ‘Monterey Pop,’ ‘Don’t Look Back,’ ‘Ziggy Stardust’ and more was the first documentarian to win a Lifetime Achievement Oscar.
Read MoreKinks Keyboardist Ian Gibbons Dead at 67
“When he auditioned for the band, he only played a few chords before I knew he was the right guy to have on keyboard,” said Ray Davies.
Read MoreRussell Smith, Amazing Rhythm Aces Singer, Dies
The singer and guitarist had recently turned 70. He penned the band’s 1975 crossover hit, “Third Rate Romance,” as well as #1 singles for Randy Travis and others
Read MoreJerry Lawson, of the Persuasions A Cappella Group, Dies
Under his guidance, the Persuasions released albums covering everything from Sam Cooke to Motown to Frank Zappa to the Grateful Dead.
Read MoreJoão Gilberto, Bossa Nova Pioneer, Dies
He famously collaborated with American jazz saxophonist Stan Getz on their 1964 recording, “The Girl from Ipanema,” which became a huge worldwide pop hit
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