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RIP – Rock In Perpetuity

Mourning the loss of classic rock stars, other musical greats and related figures

He was given the title ‘King of the Surf Guitar’ by his fellow surfers, with whom he surfed from sun-up to sun-down. RIP, Dick Dale!

The synth-pop had several 1980s hits including 1984’s “It’s My Life.” Hollis co-founded the band and was also their principal songwriter

One of few female drummers in the early days of rock ‘n’ roll, she gave the Top 10 British Invasion hit its signature sound.

He started working as an assistant recording engineer as a teenager, and went on to become engineer for the Beatles on most of their monumental works

The lead guitarist for the most successful instrumental rock band of all time inspired countless would-be players to pick up the instrument.

The drummer helped the band earn a worldwide #1 smash with “To Be With You” in 1992. He had suffered from Parkinson’s disease

The founder and one constant member was 60. The post-punk band were one of the most prolific recording groups with 32 studio albums since 1979

The co-founder of FAME Studios produced songs for dozens of artists, seamlessly spanning musical genres from country, R&B and pop

The founding member, organist on all of the band’s hits including “Born to Be Wild” and “Magic Carpet Ride,” died of a heart attack.

The Whisky has been a live music staple on the Sunset Strip since 1964 and played a pivotal role for many of the scene’s biggest acts