RIP – Rock In Perpetuity
Mourning the loss of classic rock stars, other musical greats and related figures
Chris Cornell Helped Create a Rock Genre
The Soundgarden songwriter/vocalist/guitarist, was one of the architects of the grunge movement. He was found dead in Detroit following a May 17, 2017 gig
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Allan Holdsworth, Fusion/Prog Guitar Great, Dies
A masterful guitarist who served as an inspiration to Eddie Van Halen, Joe Satriani, Neal Schon, Alex Lifeson and others, has passed.
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Molly Hatchet Bassist Banner Thomas Dies at 60
An early member of the Southern rock band, who played on their first four albums, and co-wrote their big hit “Flirtin’ With Disaster,” was still performing.
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Autograph Drummer Keni Richards Dead at 60
Remember “Turn on the Radio”? They were one of the MTV-era metal breakout bands from L.A. in the early ’80s and he was their original drummer. RIP.
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Lonnie Brooks, Chicago Blues Great, Dead at 83
The Grammy-nominated artist who combined Chicago blues, rock ’n’ roll, Memphis soul, swampy Louisiana grooves and country has passed.
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Sib Hashian, Original Boston Drummer, Dies at 67
The drummer who played on Boston’s smash debut album and its followup collapsed and passed away while performing on a rock legends cruise ship.
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Chuck Berry, Rock ‘n’ Roll Giant, Dies at 90
He was the poet laureate of rock ‘n’ roll, responsible for so much of the lyrical direction and guitar language of the music. One of the giants, gone at 90.
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James Cotton, Blues Harmonica Legend, Dies at 81
He began playing blues harp at age 9 and became one of the masters of the instrument, with more than 30 albums and countless guest appearances to his name.
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Y&T Founding Guitarist Joey Alves Dead at 63
The original rhythm guitarist of the Bay Area hard rock/metal band formed in the ’70s has passed away. That leaves only one member of the first lineup.
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Joni Sledge, of ‘We Are Family’ Dance Group, Dies
One of the four Sister Sledge family members who sang the chart-topping anthem plus “He’s the Greatest Dancer” and others, has died. She was 60.
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