RIP – Rock In Perpetuity
Mourning the loss of classic rock stars, other musical greats and related figures
Jean Knight, Singer of #1 Hit ‘Mr. Big Stuff,’ Dies at 80
The New Orleans native held the #1 spot for five weeks in 1971 on the Billboard R&B chart, and reached the top of the pop singles chart of competitor Record World
Read MoreKool & the Gang Co-Founder George Brown Dies at 74
The co-writer of such huge R&B/pop hits as “Celebration,” “Ladies Night” and “Jungle Boogie” was still active in 2023.
Read MoreDwight Twilley, Power Pop Legend Who Was Denied Success, Dies
The singer, songwriter and guitarist’s first recordings with musical partner Phil Seymour in the mid-1970s pre-dated the genre
Read MoreRudolph Isley, Founding Member of the Isley Brothers, Dies
With his siblings Ronald and O’Kelly, he founded the celebrated R&B group who wrote and/or recorded such classics as “Shout,” “Twist and Shout” and “It’s Your Thing”
Read MoreNektar Founding Member, Ron Howden, Dies
The drummer and founding member for the 1970s era progressive rock band was still performing earlier in the year
Read MoreTerry Kirkman, Co-Founder of the Association, and Composer of ‘Cherish,’ Dies
His biggest hit was nominated for three Grammys and he co-wrote and sang many of the group’s other classics.
Read MoreGary Wright, Spooky Tooth Leader and ‘Dream Weaver’ Hitmaker, Dead at 80
The American musician first experienced success as an expat with a British band before returning home and enjoying two huge hits.
Read MoreFormer Smash Mouth Lead Singer Steve Harwell Dies
The rock band’s biggest hit was the 1999 single, “All Star.” The news of his death arrived one day after it was revealed he was in hospice care
Read MoreJimmy Buffett, ‘Margaritaville’ Singer Who Led the Parrot Heads, Dead at 76
With his Coral Reefer Band, he established a laid-back style that ultimately led to a business empire
Read MoreLongtime Whitesnake Guitarist, Bernie Marsden, Dies
Tributes were led by his longtime Whitesnake bandmate David Coverdale with whom he wrote their biggest hit. The guitarist was 72
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