RIP – Rock In Perpetuity
Mourning the loss of classic rock stars, other musical greats and related figures
Melanie, Who Helped Define a Generation at Woodstock, Dies
Born Melanie Safka in Queens, NY, at 22 years-old and essentially an unknown, she performed a star-making set at the 1969 festival
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Mary Weiss, Lead Singer of Girl Group Greats the Shangri-Las, Dies at 75
Along with the late Ronnie Spector, Weiss was the voice and face of the ’60s girl groups.
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Larry Collins, Rockabilly Guitarist (Collins Kids), Dies at 79
Collins, with his sister Lorrie, appeared alongside country stars such as Johnny Cash and Patsy Cline.
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David Soul, ‘Starsky & Hutch’ Actor, Singer, Dies at 80
After finding success as a detective on the ’70s TV smash, he hit the top of the charts with his single ‘Don’t Give Up on Us.’
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Dixie Chicks Founding Member Dies In Head-On Car Crash
Laura Lynch was the founding upright bass player for the country music band, but left just prior to their significant success
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Essra Mohawk, Singer-Songwriter With Ties to Zappa, Garcia, Lauper, Tina and ‘Schoolhouse Rock,’ Dies
Although she never made the Billboard charts, she was highly respected and consistently prolific for more than 50 years.
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April Wine Leader, Myles Goodwyn, Dies at 75
The singer, guitarist, writer, producer and leader of the multi-Platinum selling rock band shaped and directed the group from its earliest beginnings
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Shane MacGowan, Pogues Singer, Dead at 65
MacGowan fronted the ’80s Celtic-rock band that scored with songs such as “Dirty Old Town” and “Fairytale of New York.”
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Scott Kempner, Founding Member of NYC Bands The Dictators and Del-Lords, Dies
The Bronx-born guitarist, songwriter and band leader helped lead the transition from glam rock to punk
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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
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