RIP – Rock In Perpetuity
Mourning the loss of classic rock stars, other musical greats and related figures
Lamont Dozier, of Motown’s Celebrated Songwriting and Production Team, Dies
With his partners Brian Holland and Eddie Holland, the legend crafted such classics as “Stop! In the Name of Love,” “Reach Out I’ll Be There,” and dozens more
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Judith Durham, Seekers Singer (‘Georgy Girl’), Dead at 79
The Australian folk-rock quartet’s big hits also included “I’ll Never Find Another You” and “A World of Our Own.”
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Jimy Sohns, Shadows of Knight Singer (“Gloria”), Dead at 75
The singer was only 16 when he co-founded the Chicago-based garage-rock band that would record one of the great covers of the ’60s.
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William ‘Poogie’ Hart, Lead Singer of Soul Group the Delfonics, Dies
He wrote, with producer Thom Bell, the group’s two biggest hits, “La-La (I Love You)” and “Didn’t I (Blow Your Mind This Time)”
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Nazareth Founding Guitarist, Manny Charlton, Dies
The Scottish band earned their biggest success with 1975’s Hair of the Dog, with Charlton producing. The album included a hit cover of “Love Hurts”
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Bon Jovi Founding Bassist, Alec John Such, Dies
He was one of six members of the band selected for induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2018. “We are heartbroken”
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Depeche Mode Co-Founder Andy Fletcher Dies
The electronic band is one of the best-selling musical acts of all time. They were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2020
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Bob Neuwirth Dies, Dylan Cohort and Co-Writer of Joplin’s ‘Mercedes Benz’
He was part of the Cambridge, Mass., blues-folk scene in the ’60s, and was by Dylan’s side for much of the mid-60s and later for the Rolling Thunder Revue
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Judy Henske, Folk Singer Known for ‘High Flying Bird,’ Dies at 85
Known for her fervent, dramatic vocal style and commanding stage presence, Judy Henske stood out from her folk music peers.
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Electronic Music Pioneer, Klaus Schulze, Dies
He was in the earliest lineup of Tangerine Dream and ultimately released over 50 solo albums. His latest release, now posthumous, arrives in June
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