RIP – Rock In Perpetuity
Mourning the loss of classic rock stars, other musical greats and related figures
Francis Rocco Prestia, Tower of Power Bassist, Dead at 69
“To say that Francis Rocco Prestia was a huge part of the Tower of Power sound is a gross understatement,” said ToP co-founder Emilio Castillo.
Read More
Original Van Halen Bassist Mark Stone Dies
Stone joined brothers Alex and Eddie Van Halen in 1972 in a band whose name evolved to Mammoth. He had been ill with cancer
Read More
Roy Head, ‘Treat Her Right’ Singer, Dies at 79
He was best known for the 1965 hit, “Treat Her Right,” which he co-wrote and recorded with his band, the Traits. The song was blocked from #1 by the Beatles
Read More
Sept 21, 2020: Tommy DeVito, an Original Member of the Four Seasons, Dies
The group’s baritone vocalist and lead guitarist departed in 1970 and sold his share of the group’s rights to Frankie Valli and Bob Gaudio. He was 92
Read More
Pamela Hutchinson of The Emotions Dies at 61
The family singing group began as a gospel group and ultimately scored a #1 pop and R&B (and Grammy-winning) hit in 1977 with “Best of My Love”
Read More
Uriah Heep, Ozzy Drummer Lee Kerslake is Mourned
Mick Box heeped praise on his former bandmate, calling him “one of the kindest men on earth.” The drummer had been omitted from the credits on an Ozzy LP
Read More
‘Want Ads’ Singer Edna Wright, of Honey Cone, Dies
The younger sister of Darlene Love earned a #1 single on the pop and R&B charts. “I’m heartbroken by the sudden loss of my beautiful baby sister”
Read More
Justin Townes Earle, Musician Son of Steve Earle, Dies
The singer-songwriter, 38 years old, was given his middle name in honor of his father’s mentor, the musician Townes Van Zandt
Read More
Aug 20, 2020: Quiet Riot Drummer Frankie Banali Dies
The musician went public with his cancer diagnosis in 2019. Though he’s not an original member, he was a force in their most commercially successful lineup
Read More
August 14, 2020: Pete Way, UFO Founding Bassist, Dies
Way, vocalist Phil Mogg, guitarist Mick Bolton, and drummer Andy Parker formed UFO in 1969. His death followed the passing of another member by 2 months
Read More