RIP – Rock In Perpetuity
Mourning the loss of classic rock stars, other musical greats and related figures
Ozzy Osbourne Dead at 76, Weeks After Final Performance
He had reunited with Black Sabbath on July 5 for their “Back to the Beginning” reunion concert.
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Vince Calandra, Who Stood-in For Harrison on Beatles’ ‘Sullivan’ Rehearsal, Dies
The former “cue card guy” filled in when the so-called “quiet Beatle” remained at the Plaza Hotel convalescing when John, Paul and Ringo were at the TV studio.
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Connie Francis, ’50s-’60s Hitmaker Whose Career Earned Recent Boost With ‘Pretty Little Baby,’ Dies
The singer was recently re-discovered via an obscure 1962 recording, “Pretty Little Baby,” which went viral via TikTok, garnering billions of views.
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Rick Wakeman Pays Tribute to Strawbs Bandmate Dave Cousins
The longtime leader of the folk rock / progressive rock group died on July 13, 2025, at age 85.
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Lou Christie, ‘Lightnin’ Strikes’ Singer, Dead at 82
Originally named Lugee Alfredo Giovanni Sacco, his other hits included “Two Faces Have I,” “Rhapsody in the Rain” and “I’m Gonna Make You Mine.”
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Bob Andrews, Keyboardist for Graham Parker and the Rumour, Dies
He was a founding member of the early 1970s U.K. pub-rock band Brinsley Schwarz. He later became a studio musician and producer.
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James Lowe, Electric Prunes Lead Singer, Dies at 82
After the group disbanded in 1968, he went on to become a producer and engineer, working with such artists as Todd Rundgren and Sparks.
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Jill Sobule, Singer-Songwriter (‘I Kissed a Girl’), Dies in House Fire
The openly bisexual 66-year-old performer, described by her manager as “a force of nature,” was in the midst of a spring tour.
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Mike Peters, Frontman of The Alarm, Dies at 66
His initial cancer diagnosis in 1995 spurred him to create the Love Hope Strength Foundation with his wife and breast cancer survivor, Jules Peters.
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Legendary Producer Roy Thomas Baker Dies at 78
His list of accomplishments, particularly in the 1970s and ’80s is a long one, including significant albums by Queen, the Cars, and Journey.
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