RIP – Rock In Perpetuity
Mourning the loss of classic rock stars, other musical greats and related figures
Thom Bell, Legendary Producer of the ‘Sound of Philadelphia,’ Dies
The producer, arranger and songwriter, was one of the cornerstones of the Sound of Philadelphia, with Kenny Gamble and Leon Huff
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Terry Hall, Singer of British Bands The Specials and Fun Boy Three, Dies at 63
The frontman for the band that launched the 2-Tone ska revival, and later put in time with other popular British groups, has passed.
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Charlie Gracie, Early Rocker Who Hit #1 With ‘Butterfly,’ Dies at 86
Loved by the likes of Paul McCartney and Graham Nash, the Philly rockabilly singer helped put Cameo-Parkway Records on the map.
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Stax Records Founder Jim Stewart, Who Introduced Soul Legends, Dies at 92
In a 15-year span, Stax placed 167 singles on the Hot 100, and 243 on the R&B chart, including hits by Otis Redding and house band Booker T. & the MG’s
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Irene Cara, Singer of ‘Flashdance’ and ‘Fame,’ Dies at 63
She came to prominence in 1980 when she starred in the film, Fame. Three years later, she wrote and sang the title song for “Flashdance”
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Wilko Johnson, Grimacing Dr. Feelgood Guitarist, Dies
The strutting, grimacing, six-string rhythm guitarist in the ’70s pub rock band had been diagnosed with terminal cancer in 2013
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Danny Kalb, Lead Guitarist of NYC’s Influential Blues Project, Dies at 80
His lead guitar lines, whether high-velocity or slow and measured, never sacrificed tastefulness for flash.
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Beatles’ Insider Ken Mansfield, Witness to Their Rooftop Concert, Dies
The U.S. manager for Apple Records, and music producer, later wrote a book on the days leading up to the Beatles’ monumental rooftop concert
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Nik Turner, Original Hawkwind Member, Dies
The multi-instrumentalist, vocalist and composer was there at the beginning and played on the band’s first seven albums.
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The Boomtown Rats Mourn Founder and Lead Guitarist, Garry Roberts
The Irish rock band enjoyed five Top 5 U.K. hits including a pair of #1s: “Rat Trap” and “I Don’t Like Mondays”
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