RIP – Rock In Perpetuity
Mourning the loss of classic rock stars, other musical greats and related figures
Dave Bartholomew, New Orleans Giant, Dies at 100
In addition to writing, producing and arranging many of Fats Domino’s hits, he also wrote such songs as “My Ding-a-Ling” and “I Hear You Knocking”
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June 21, 2019: Elliot Roberts, Legendary Artist Manager, Mourned
The hugely influential, behind-the-scenes force in the growth of the rock music business co-founded Asylum Records and managed Neil Young for decades
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Apr. 26, 2019: Molly Hatchet Lead Singer Phil McCormack Dies
He was the group’s vocalist for more than two decades. The band had suffered significant losses in three successive years
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Apr 23, 2019: David Winters, ‘West Side Story’ Actor and Rock Choreographer, Dies
The Emmy winner was a member of The Jets in West Side Story, worked with giants like Elvis, Paul Newman and Alice Cooper, + choreographed The T.A.M.I. Show
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Mar 22, 2019: Scott Walker, of Walker Brothers Fame, Dies
Although they were American, the Walker Brothers set up shop in England and were swept into fame as part of the British Invasion.
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March 16, 2019: Dick Dale, King of Surf Guitar, Dies
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!
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Feb 25, 2019: Talk Talk Frontman Mark Hollis’ Death Revealed
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
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Dec 23, 2018: Honey Lantree, ‘Have I the Right?’ Drummer, Dies
One of few female drummers in the early days of rock ‘n’ roll, she gave the Top 10 British Invasion hit its signature sound.
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Oct 2, 2018: Beatles Recording Engineer Geoff Emerick Dies
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
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Mar 12, 2018: Nokie Edwards, Ventures Lead Guitarist, Dies
The lead guitarist for the most successful instrumental rock band of all time inspired countless would-be players to pick up the instrument.
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