RIP – Rock In Perpetuity
Mourning the loss of classic rock stars, other musical greats and related figures
Linda LaFlamme, Who Co-Wrote ‘White Bird’ for It’s a Beautiful Day, Dies
“White Bird” was inspired by the experiences David and Linda LaFlamme had while living in Seattle.
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Quincy Jones—American Music Giant Who Produced ‘Thriller’—Dead at 91
Long before his association with Jackson began in 1979, Jones was one of the music world’s most accomplished composers, arrangers, producers and bandleaders.
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Grateful Dead Surviving Members Pay Tribute to Their ‘Brother,’ Phil Lesh
He had previously won several battles with cancer
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Jack Jones, Crooner of ‘The Love Boat’ Theme Song, Dies
He was a steady presence on the Hot 100 throughout the ’60s with 20 charting hits and a pair of Grammy Awards
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Libby Titus—Singer-Songwriter & Wife of Steely Dan’s Donald Fagen—Dies at 77
She is best known as the co-composer of “Love Has No Pride,” recorded by Linda Ronstadt and Bonnie Raitt.
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Jack Ponti, Producer, Songwriter and Early Jon Bon Jovi Collaborator, Dies
The pair first teamed in the late ’70s in the New Jersey band The Rest.
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Nick Gravenites, Electric Flag Singer & Joplin Collaborator, Dies at 85
Coming from the Chicago Blues scene, he also worked with Janis Joplin and many others.
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Tito Jackson, Founding Member and Guitarist For The Jackson 5, Dies
Along with his brothers Michael, Jackie, Jermaine, Randy and Marlon, Tito helped lead the popular musical group to worldwide stardom
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Frankie Beverly, Leader of Funk Band Maze, Dies
He was the writer, producer and lead singer of the group that scored dozens of R&B hits in the ’70s and ’80s
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Tributes For James Earl Jones, Iconic Voice of ‘Darth Vader’
While Jones’ career on the screen was notable enough, he was perhaps best known for his voice of two iconic film characters
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