RIP – Rock In Perpetuity
Mourning the loss of classic rock stars, other musical greats and related figures
Earth, Wind & Fire Drummer, Fred White, Dies at 67
He was the youngest of four brothers who performed with the funk-soul band Earth, Wind & Fire during their hit-making heyday
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Anita Pointer, of the Pointer Sisters, Dies at 74
The sisters first found fame in 1973 with “Yes We Can Can” and earned success with a string of hits including “Fire” and “I’m So Excited”
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Ian & Sylvia’s Ian Tyson, Canadian Folk & Country Great, Dies at 89
Originally a popular folk singer, whose classics included “Four Strong Winds” and “Someday Soon,” he later became a cowboy singer.
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Thom Bell, Legendary Producer of the ‘Sound of Philadelphia,’ Dies
The producer, arranger and songwriter, was one of the cornerstones of the Sound of Philadelphia, with Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff
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Terry Hall, Singer of British Bands The Specials and Fun Boy Three, Dies at 63
The frontman for the band that launched the 2-Tone ska revival, and later put in time with other popular British groups, has passed.
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Charlie Gracie, Early Rocker Who Hit #1 With ‘Butterfly,’ Dies at 86
Loved by the likes of Paul McCartney and Graham Nash, the Philly rockabilly singer helped put Cameo-Parkway Records on the map.
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Dino Danelli, The Rascals’ Drummer, Dies at 78
The NJ-born blue-eyed soul band tapped into the spirit of the mid-to-late ’60s with a series of memorable singles, three of which reached #1
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Stax Records Founder Jim Stewart, Who Introduced Soul Legends, Dies at 92
In a 15-year span, Stax placed 167 singles on the Hot 100, and 243 on the R&B chart, including hits by Otis Redding and house band Booker T. & the MG’s
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Christine McVie, Legendary Singer-Songwriter-Keyboardist of Fleetwood Mac, Dies
In 2021, she weighed in on Stevie Nicks, John McVie and Mick Fleetwood. About herself, she offered, “I think I’m getting a bit too old for it”
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Irene Cara, Singer of ‘Flashdance’ and ‘Fame,’ Dies at 63
She came to prominence in 1980 when she starred in the film, Fame. Three years later, she wrote and sang the title song for “Flashdance”
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