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In 1956, Lennon decided to form a skiffle group called the Quarrymen, named after Quarry Bank High School, and Shotton joined on percussion, playing a washboard. The former Beatle covered the track for his Rock 'n' Roll covers LP; although left off that album, his version emerged on the 1986 posthumous release Menlove Ave. and subsequent Rock 'n' Roll reissues. 1945 - January 21, 2017 Banner Thomas, a bassist for Southern rockers Molly Hatchet, has died in Florida at age 63. In 1983, Shotton wrote the book John Lennon: In My Life, which was later re-titled The Beatles, Lennon and Me. Victim of Love, came out on April 2, 2013. He began his professional career late in life after being discovered 2/19/201773Larry Coryelljazz fusion guitaristHeart FailureNew York, New York He later spent decades touring and recording with a variety of outfits, including his group the Aquarium Rescue Unit. It appears The half-baked idea proved to be a disaster, and the mixing desk was soon sold as scrap for 5. Starbuck had its origins with the Biloxi, Mississippi band Eternity's Children, which Bo joined in 1968. They also were featured on the Tonight Show in 1985 and released over a dozen albums. The Berns family kept the music publishing operations (Web IV Music and Sloopy II Music). Pero, who also played with Twisted Sister, died of a heart attack. Bump City album (1972) which included their hit "You're Still a Young Man." When Gregg turned eighteen, Duane convinced him to avoid the military draft by painting a bulls eye on his shoe and shooting himself in the foot. With his brother, Duane Allman, Gregg made music together throughout their teen years (early bands included "Hour Glass" and "The Allman Joys"). Jim Fuller He went to college, earning a bachelor's degree in psychology in 1960 from Wisconsin's Ripon College, and then a master's degree in vocational rehabilitation for the University of Iowa. Among the sale was Lennon's leather collar worn during 1967 and 1968 (at the launch party for the Sgt. Mott continued for two albums, then morphed into the band British Lions. Buddy Greco Mike "Taffy" Taylor, the vocalist for Quartz, died in 2016. Williams also had some minor roles in Burt Reynolds movies. 1/28/201772Geoff NichollsQuartz / Black Sabbath, keyboardistLung CancerBirmingham, England He began his professional career designing science fiction book covers for Penguin books. His nephew is guitarist Derek Trucks, a co-founder of the Tedeschi Trucks Band. Banner Thomas, a bassist for Southern rockers Molly Hatchet, has died in Florida at age 63. He 13 (2013). It appears The Man Who Hated Walking, was published in 2013. Before joining Black Sabbath, Nicholls played in the NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) band Quartz. May 1, 1943 - February 20, 2017 Kaufman's management company, H.K. His final recording was a star-studded album that included Gregg Allman, Chuck Leavell and Warren Haynes. The Roches got their big break singing back up for Paul Simon on his 1973 album in Public Enemy's "Fight the Power," "Bring the Noise" and "Rebel Without a Cause", N.W.A's "Fuck tha Police" and Dr. Dre's "Let Me Ride", LL Cool J's "Mama Said Knock You Out," Run-D.M.C. 2018 Karen Sharpe, actress and wife of producer-director Stanley Kramer. The couple had two children. 15 on the Billboard pop singles chart. Mick Ralphs left Mott the Hoople to co-found Bad Company, followed by Ian Hunter's exit in 1974. Mike Kellie, the original drummer for Spooky Tooth, has died after a short illness. Charles Bradley was an America R&B singer who called himself "the screaming eagle of soul." On "In My Life," the lyric "Some are dead and some are living" is rumored to be a reference to former Beatles bassist Stuart Sutcliffe, who died in 1962, and Shotton. Tommy LiPuma Further, Shotten was a frequent guest during Beatles recording sessions at Abbey Road Studios and played percussion on a few of their recordings. Freeman appeared on American Bandstand and toured with musicians Fats Domino, the Coasters, and Jackie Wilson. The musical accomplishments of the Allman Brothers Band were recognized by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Pete Overend Watts, founding member and bassist of the 1970s rock band, Mott the Hoople, has died of throat cancer at age 69. Gord Downie As a youth he sang in church, as well as with street-corner harmony groups and local jazz bands. Mardas lived in Athens until his death on January 13, 2017. March 24, 1947 - January 18, 2017 Rosie and the Originals were also an opening act for the Rolling Stones at their 1964 concert at San Diego's Balboa Park Bowl. get off the trestle in time. After Spooky Tooth broke up in 1970, Kellie had a lengthy career as a session drummer, working with the likes of George Harrison, and Joe Cocker and Peter Frampton. There Goes Rhymin' Simon. 3/16/201781James CottonBlues harmonica legendPneumoniaAustin, Texas The Butterfly Ball and the Grasshopper Feast, which contains his series of illustrations of anthropomorphic insects and other creatures. Moving to Macon, Georgia, the band cut their first record with Phil Walden of Capricorn Records. Zablidowsky also toured with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts and SOTO. He also began recording with Cash's original drummer, W.S. John "Sib" Hashian He Peter Sarstedt, British singer, instrumentalist and award-winning songwriter, has died at age 75. Holdsworth's innovative playing contributed to groups including Tempest, Soft Machine and the progressive rock band U.K. They became Mott the Hoople after Ian Hunter joined in 1969. In 1976, during a deal that went bad, Stevens shot and killed three men. April 20, 1940 - January 20, 2017 She later wrote theme songs for several television shows, and was involved in writing film music. He was largely responsible for writing and arranging the band's 1973 hit single, "Funky Worm". He is most remembered for two Top Ten hits, "Do You Want to Dance" (Josie Records, 1958) and "C'mon and Swim" (Autumn Records, 1964). 3/30/201771Rosie HamlinRosie and the Originals "Angel Baby"fibromyalgiaBelen, New Mexico The half-baked idea proved to be a disaster, and the mixing desk was soon sold as scrap for 5. Among the sale was Lennon's leather collar worn during 1967 and 1968 (at the launch party for the Sgt. Geils Jr., leader and founder of the J. Geils Band, has died at his home at the age of 71. May 25, 1947 - November 24, 2017 Peter Sarstedt 11/16/2017 Michael DaviesHawkwind, keyboardist 1957 - March 10, 2017 In 1968, he started his own graphic-design firm, INK, which became closely involved with graphic images for the Beatles and Apple Corps. Nabors received a royalty for the use of his voice. His death is being investigated as a possible drug-related homicide. 13 (2013). As they began work on the Get Back project, Magic Alex insisted that Abbey Road Studios' eight-track machines were no good. A Quick One and Elton John's One Nation Under a Groove. 1928 - March 18, 2017 He signed with Paul Butterfield's manager Albert Grossman who also represented Bob Dylan, the Band and Joplin. Dunbar introduced Madras to Brian Jones, He went to college, earning a bachelor's degree in psychology in 1960 from Wisconsin's Ripon College, and then a master's degree in vocational rehabilitation for the University of Iowa. Holland onstage. 9/23/201768Charles BradleyR&B SingerLiver CancerBrooklyn, New York November 24, 1931 - January 11, 2017 After the Allman Brothers band breakup of 1976, Sea Level formed with keyboardist Chuck Leavell, Lamar Williams and Jaimoe, former members of the Allman Brothers. Tom Petty Within days, Cash asked Wootton to join the tour as the new lead guitarist. After moving Bang Records from New York City to Atlanta and then Nashville, Berns sold the company to CBS Records in 1979. Rick Stevens 1945 - January 21, 2017 Another of his famous works is the 1973 picture book He is famous for being the loser of a coin toss with Ritchie Valens for a ride on the plane that crashed killing Holly, Valens, and the Big Bopper J. P. Richardson. Freeman appeared on American Bandstand and toured with musicians Fats Domino, the Coasters, and Jackie Wilson. Over the years, Cotton would open for or sit in with Led Zeppelin, the Grateful Dead, Keith Richards, Santana, Cream, Little Feat and Steve Miller. Buddy Greco, a popular jazz and pop singer, has passed at the age of 90. William Moses Roberts Jr. was an American folksinger and songwriter who emerged from New York's Grenwich Village scene in the 1960s. In 1981 he had his biggest hit with the song "We're in This Love Together," which reached No. Valerie Carter, a talented singer-songwriter who had a successful solo career but is most remembered as a backup singer on numerous hit records, has died. The 'custom Vox Kensington guitar' later sold at an auction for 269,000 on 19 May 2013. Clyde Stubblefield died of kidney failure at a Madison, Wisconsin hospital. Sympathy for the Devil, and in the Jane Fonda cult classic As a rockabilly and swing musician, Allsup also worked with Ronnie Smith, Roy Orbison, and Willie Nelson. Howard Kaufman The label already had hits by the likes of Van Morrison ("Brown Eyed Girl"), the McCoys ("Hang on Sloopy"), the Strangeloves ("I Want Candy") and Neil Diamond ("Solitary Man"). He was 61. Thomas played on the first four Molly Hatchet albums, including the hit Flirtin' With Disaster. Hashian was also the drummer for fellow Boston member Barry Goudreau's self-titled solo album which was released in 1980. Alan Aldridge, a British-born artist and graphic designer famous for his album covers and his association with the Beatles, has died. They released their debut album in 1970 and continued until their breakup in 1985. 2011, bassist Phil Kennemore died after a short battle with lung cancer. His first album for Verve was produced by Michael Bloomfield. Incidentally, it was at the Indica Gallery where John Lennon first met Yoko Ono in November, 1966. February 20, 1946 - April 11, 2017 Geoff Nicholls March 12, 1940 - February 12, 2017 Herring was convicted of cocaine drug offenses. In the late 1960's, he gave up this career and moved to Los Angeles and began to sing in clubs such as the Troubadour and the Bitter West End. Jim Fuller Laid Back in late 1973, but had his greatest solo success with "I'm no Angel." Geils formed the J. Geils Blues Band with Danny Klein, Magic Dick Salwitz, Stephen Jo Bladd, Seth Justman and Peter Wolf. 2/19/201773Larry Coryelljazz fusion guitaristHeart FailureNew York, New York John Wetton, who found fame as a member of rock groups King Crimson, Roxy Music, Uriah Heep, Wishbone Ash and Asia, has died of colon cancer at age 67. John Wetton Feb. 7, 1924 - May 4, 2017 Cochran recorded a final album, Cochran, for Epic Records in 1972, then toured and made television appearances. Butch Trucks, drummer and founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, has passed by his own hand at age 69. Carter released 4 solo studio albums, starting with 1977's Just a Stone's Throw Away, which included the cover single "O-o-h Child," which was used in the 1979 movie Over the Edge, starring Matt Dillon in his film debut. 11/21/201767David CassidyPartridge Family, singerLiver FailureFort Lauderdale, Florida Mike Kellie In 2015, Adrenaline Mob drummer A.J. August 16, 1936 - October 7, 2017 May 1, 1943 - February 20, 2017 One Nation Under a Groove. (Ringo Starr and Paul and Paul McCartney were in India earlier, but had already returned home by this time). Glen Travis Campbell, singer/songwriter, actor and TV Host, affectionately known as the "Rhinestone Cowboy," has died after suffering from Alzheimer's disease for several years. In Macon, he performed with local soul acts, and was introduced to James Brown by a local club owner. Hashian was also the drummer for fellow Boston member Barry Goudreau's self-titled solo album which was released in 1980. Spooky Tooth released their first album, It's All About, in May 1968. 1/22/201769Pete Overend WattsMott The Hoople, bassistThroat Cancer W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings. Jim Fuller 1968 - October 22, 2017 In 1976, Kellie hooked up with an up-and-coming punk band called the Only Ones, with whom he recorded the classic "Another Girl, Another Planet." July 20, 1964 - May 18, 2017 In 1996, she released The Way It Is, covering songs by Neil Young, Jackson Browne, Van Morrison and Warren Zevon. In 1996, she released The Way It Is, covering songs by Neil Young, Jackson Browne, Van Morrison and Warren Zevon. Rosie Hamlin Joni Sledge Many lawsuits followed. There he met John Dunbar who ran the Indica Gallery. More recently, he'd been performing at the Vista Room in Atlanta, where he'd been booked for a weekly residency. March 20, 1976 - July 20, 2017 He has a songwriting credit for The Ventures' song, "Guitar Twist." Gregg was married seven times. Mardas was apparently jealous about the control the Maharishi had over Lennon, and this may the cause of his allegations that The musical accomplishments of the Allman Brothers Band were recognized by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995. Mundy left the group in the 1960s after the racially integrated band had problems touring in the Deep South. 11/15/201721Lil' Peeprapperdrug overdoseTucson, Arizona Together, they revived Front Line in 2005, but sold the business to Ticketmaster in 2008, with Azoff becoming Ticketmaster CEO. He also sang as guest vocalist with the Grass Roots, filling in for his friend Rob Grill. Valerie Carter, a talented singer-songwriter who had a successful solo career but is most remembered as a backup singer on numerous hit records, has died. The death was ruled a suicide in 1980, despite rumors that she and Cantrell had been playing a game of Russian roulette. Cochran's first single, "The Coo", helped him get signed to the King Records label. He was 56. Watts joined with Mick Ralphs in a blues-rock band the Buddies, which played in German clubs. 1/7/201775Peter Sarstedtsingerprogressive supranuclear palsy (PSP)Sussex, England August 4, 1941 - March 24, 2017 Tommy Page Howard Kaufman, long-time manager of Aerosmith, Stevie Nicks and the Eagles, has died at age 79 after a long illness. In 1976, Kellie hooked up with an up-and-coming punk band called the Only Ones, with whom he recorded the classic "Another Girl, Another Planet." Ilene Berns The song tells of a Marie-Clair, a poor girl who becomes a member of the European jet set. Mundy left the group in the 1960s after the racially integrated band had problems touring in the Deep South. The former Beatle covered the track for his Rock 'n' Roll covers LP; although left off that album, his version emerged on the 1986 posthumous release Menlove Ave. and subsequent Rock 'n' Roll reissues. Wright was co-writer on several of Greg Kihn's biggest hits including "The Breakup Song (They Don't Write 'Em)", 1983's "Jeopardy" and 1985's "Lucky." Mardas said he planned to donate the money to a charity in Greece. He moved to Macon, Georgia to play with Otis Redding, who hailed from there. Sonny Geraci The label went on to sign artists such as Gerry Rafferty, Hugh Masekela, Ike & Tina Turner, the Pointer Sisters, Dave Mason, Mark Almond, Nick DeCaro, comedy troupe National Lampoon, and Dan Hicks and His Hot Licks. In addition to his work with Steely Dan and other side projects, Becker also released two solo albums, 1994's 11 Tracks of Whack and 2008's Circus Money. December 10, 1941 - January 7, 2017 Further, Shotten was a frequent guest during Beatles recording sessions at Abbey Road Studios and played percussion on a few of their recordings. James Cotton August 28, 1951 - September 3, 2017 Banner Thomas Hampton founded the legendary Hampton Grease Band in Atlanta. Waylon Jennings also missed this plane ride on the Day The Music Died. Ilene Berns was a pioneer in the music industry and became one of most successful female independent-label executives. (Ringo Starr and Paul and Paul McCartney were in India earlier, but had already returned home by this time). Valerie Carter, a talented singer-songwriter who had a successful solo career but is most remembered as a backup singer on numerous hit records, has died. HOME Ilene Berns was a pioneer in the music industry and became one of most successful female independent-label executives. 3/18/201788Don HunsteinRock PhotographerAlzheimer's Disease On September 17, 1968, Cash was performing in Fayetteville, Arkansas, when an airline rainstorm delay left only Johnny Cash and drummer W.S. She was 60 years old. The song appeared on their debut album, "Climax featuring Sonny Geraci". Geoffrey James "Geoff" Nicholls, longtime keyboardist for the rock band Black Sabbath, has died of lung cancer at age 72. In 1977, Morrison joined George Clinton's P-Funk (Parliament-Funkadelic) where he became musical director. Gregory Lenoir "Gregg" Allman, founding member of the Allman Brother Band, has died at age 69 in his home near Savanah, Georgia due to complications from liver cancer. The remaining members recruited Ray Major (guitar) and Nigel Benjamin (vocals) and abbreviated their name Mott. Wootton stunned the crowd, particularly Cash himself, with perfect renditions of every song. 1/18/201769Mike KellieSpooky Tooth, drummer During these earlier years Bobby Wagner also began honing his acting skills by doing musical theater and summer stock. John "Sib" Hashian, the original drummer for the band Boston, died on stage at age 67. Further, Shotten was a frequent guest during Beatles recording sessions at Abbey Road Studios and played percussion on a few of their recordings. Walter "Junie" Morrison, keyboardist with the Ohio Players, George Clinton's Parliament Funkadelic, and Soul II Soul, has passed at age 62. Savannah for a couple of years. He appeared on the show again in 1984 and in 1990. He was largely responsible for writing and arranging the band's 1973 hit single, "Funky Worm". Moy write other Motown hits as well, including The Isley Brothers' "This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak for You)" and Marvin Gaye and Kim Weston's "It Takes Two." In April 2012, Geraci suffered a brain aneurysm and never fully recovered. Hampton founded the legendary Hampton Grease Band in Atlanta. The Beatles Illustrated Lyrics. Robert "Bob" Wootton played guitar in Johnny Cash's band, the Tennessee Three, for more than 30 years. The album included their first single "Sunshine Help Me" as well as their cover of "Tobacco Road". During that time, he photographed many of J. Geils also had an interest in auto racing and restoration. He was 90. Bradley was discovered by Gabriel Roth (better known as "Bosco Mann"), a co-founder of Daptone Records. She also appeared on Don Henley's LP The End of the Innocence, Christopher Cross' self-titled debut and Eddie Money's Playing for Keeps. He is also well remembered for singing He occasionally played gigs in the Boston area with former bandmates, including Goudreau, Fran Sheehan, and Brad Delp. He made major contributions to the platinum-selling Funkadelic album He is famous for being the loser of a coin toss with Ritchie Valens for a ride on the plane that crashed killing Holly, Valens, and the Big Bopper J. P. Richardson. Walter Carl Becker, co-founder, guitarist and songwriter of the band Steely Dan, had died in Hawaii at age 67. They were filming on the Doctortown railroad trestle bridge over the Altamaha River in Wayne County, Georgia. 1/21/201765Maggie RocheThe RochesBreast Cancer Don Hunstein He has a songwriting credit for The Ventures' song, "Guitar Twist." March 12, 1940 - February 12, 2017 8/1/201772Goldy McJohnSteppenwolf, keyboardistHeart Failure Thomas. In the late 1960's, he gave up this career and moved to Los Angeles and began to sing in clubs such as the Troubadour and the Bitter West End. Young Al began singing in the church choir at 4, harmonizing with his siblings. Ilene Berns, former director of Bang Records, has died at age 73. Magic Alex Tommy Allsup, a guitarist in Buddy Holly's band, has passed at age 85 due to complications from a hernia operation. In 1983, Shotton wrote the book John Lennon: In My Life, which was later re-titled The Beatles, Lennon and Me. 1/7/201775Peter Sarstedtsingerprogressive supranuclear palsy (PSP)Sussex, England Guitarist Duane Roland died in 2006. The album included their first single "Sunshine Help Me" as well as their cover of "Tobacco Road". 3/18/201790Chuck BerryRock 'n' Roll pioneer St. Charles, Missouri May 28, 1929 - August 18, 2017 Bradley was discovered by Gabriel Roth (better known as "Bosco Mann"), a co-founder of Daptone Records. Butch Trucks, drummer and founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, has passed by his own hand at age 69. Their musical collaborations eventually became the Allman Brothers Band. In the 1970s, Mardas worked as a security consultant. In 1974, Kaufman teamed with Irving Azoff to form Front Line Management, which guided the careers of the Eagles, Steely Dan, and Buffett, among many others. After moving to Hollywood, Wagner had to change his name in order to become a member of Screen Actors Guild and do movies, because of Robert Wagner the actor. TV appearances included The Midnight Special, American Bandstand, The Merv Griffin Show, Dinah!, The Mike Douglas Show and Solid Gold. Rosie Hamlin The label went on to sign artists such as Gerry Rafferty, Hugh Masekela, Ike & Tina Turner, the Pointer Sisters, Dave Mason, Mark Almond, Nick DeCaro, comedy troupe National Lampoon, and Dan Hicks and His Hot Licks. Col. Bruce Hampton Berns took over management of Bang Records when she was 24, shortly after the death of Bert Berns. Holdsworth's innovative playing contributed to groups including Tempest, Soft Machine and the progressive rock band U.K. He is the third member of Y&T to die in recent years. Trucks was married to Melinda Trucks for more than 40 years. In 1968, Mardas and Neil Aspinall went to India to join John Lennon and George Harrison who were studying meditation under the direction of Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. The band's debut album, He was sentenced to life in prison but was released on parole in 2012. Gregg Allman played a Hammond organ and guitar and is the songwriter of rock staples such as "Midnight Rider" and "Whipping Post." Their first album, 1975's classic "Believe It," introduced Holdsworth to American listeners. The two were so close that they were known around school as "Shennon and Lotton" or "Lotton and Shennon." Steve Lang, who joined Canadian rockers April Wine replacing original bassist Jim Clench, has died at the age of 67. April 28. He was 69. Butch Trucks Larry Coryell Over the years, Cotton would open for or sit in with Led Zeppelin, the Grateful Dead, Keith Richards, Santana, Cream, Little Feat and Steve Miller. Many lawsuits followed. Bob Wootton In 2012, he wrote his memoir of life and career with the book The Beatles Illustrated Lyrics. Mardas was fired when Allen Klein was brought in to make sense of the Beatles' finances. May 2, 1945 - August 1, 2017 Goldy McJohn, a founding member and keyboardist of Canadian rockers Steppenwolf, has died at age 72. In 1981 he had his biggest hit with the song "We're in This Love Together," which reached No. been reported that the famed DJ Murray the K played the song 26 times during one of his shows! Another of his famous works is the 1973 picture book 11/9/201770Hans Vermeulensinger/guitarist/keyboardist Ko Samui, Thailand George Young Robert Thomas "Bobby" Freeman was an African-American soul and R&B singer, songwriter and record producer from San Francisco, California. Together, they revived Front Line in 2005, but sold the business to Ticketmaster in 2008, with Azoff becoming Ticketmaster CEO. 1/21/201765Maggie RocheThe RochesBreast Cancer 4/14/201778Bruce Langhornefolk musician Los Angeles, California Ilene Berns, former director of Bang Records, has died at age 73. "Do You Want to Dance" was covered by artists such as Cliff Richard and the Shadows (1972), The Ramones, John Lennon and Bette Midler (1972), appearing as the opening track of her debut LP "The Divine Miss M." Jarreau won six Grammys, starting in 1978, across three different categories: jazz, pop and R&B. In April 2012, Geraci suffered a brain aneurysm and never fully recovered. 1/10/201790Buddy Grecosinger Las Vegas, Nevada Original drummer Leonard Haze died in 2016. Bruce HamptonHampton Grease Band?Atlanta, Georgia Butch Trucks, drummer and founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, has passed by his own hand at age 69. Tommy Allsup, a guitarist in Buddy Holly's band, has passed at age 85 due to complications from a hernia operation. It appears The line "Yellow matter custard / Dripping from a dead dog's eye" in "I Am the Walrus" reportedly came about when Lennon asked Shotton about a schoolyard nursery rhyme that they used to sing, which Shotton remembered as "Yellow matter custard, green slop pie / All mixed together with a dead dog's eye." 5/4/201793Mario MaglieriOwner of the Whisky a Go Go and Rainbow Bar & Grill?Los Angeles, California Derek Trucks joined the Allman Brothers Band in 1999. 11/9/201770Hans Vermeulensinger/guitarist/keyboardist Ko Samui, Thailand October 26, 1951 - January 21, 2017 later played briefly with Pat Travers and worked as a guitar tech for the Allman Brothers Band and Jonny Lang. Derek Trucks joined the Allman Brothers Band in 1999. Hunstein worked for Columbia Records from 1956 until the company eliminated the photography department in 1986. She was 64. 13 (2013). Robert "Bo" Wagner, co-founder of Atlanta area band Starbuck, has died at age 72. He is the third member of Y&T to die in recent years. The song appeared on their debut album, "Climax featuring Sonny Geraci". The death was ruled a suicide in 1980, despite rumors that she and Cantrell had been playing a game of Russian roulette. July 12, 1955 - May 21, 2017 Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy. After leaving Boston, Hashian sued Boston band leader Tom Scholz for back royalties and the two later settled out of court. George Young was the guitarist for the Easybeats, remembered for their 1960s hit "Friday on My Mind." 1/16/2017 Steve WrightGreg Kihn Band, bassistHeart FailureSacramento, California August 28, 1951 - September 3, 2017 Together they had three children (Brett, Cassandra and Mark) before Bert died of heart failure on December 30, 1967. Hashian's drumming is heard on Boston's self-titled debut album, as well as on the follow-up Don't Look Back. Mick Ralphs left Mott the Hoople to co-found Bad Company, followed by Ian Hunter's exit in 1974. Among the sale was Lennon's leather collar worn during 1967 and 1968 (at the launch party for the Sgt. 4/1/201783Lonnie Brooksblues guitarist ?Chicago, Illinois July 21, 1945 - March 30, 2017 3/4/201764Valerie Cartersinger / songwriterHeart FailureSt. The former Beatle covered the track for his Rock 'n' Roll covers LP; although left off that album, his version emerged on the 1986 posthumous release Menlove Ave. and subsequent Rock 'n' Roll reissues. 5/21/201761Jimmy LaFavefolksinger / songwriterCancerAustin, Texas In the 1970s, Mardas worked as a security consultant. The cause of his illness was not disclosed. In 1977, Morrison joined George Clinton's P-Funk (Parliament-Funkadelic) where he became musical director. Mick Ralphs left Mott the Hoople to co-found Bad Company, followed by Ian Hunter's exit in 1974. May 13, 1947 - January 22, 2017 the theme song of the late-1980s television series Moonlighting. Together they had three children (Brett, Cassandra and Mark) before Bert died of heart failure on December 30, 1967. Steve Lang, who joined Canadian rockers April Wine replacing original bassist Jim Clench, has died at the age of 67. X. In the late 1960's, he gave up this career and moved to Los Angeles and began to sing in clubs such as the Troubadour and the Bitter West End. She also appeared on Don Henley's LP The End of the Innocence, Christopher Cross' self-titled debut and Eddie Money's Playing for Keeps. Walter "Junie" Morrison, keyboardist with the Ohio Players, George Clinton's Parliament Funkadelic, and Soul II Soul, has passed at age 62. The founding lineup of Spooky Tooth consisted of Kellie, Gary Wright (who later had a solo hit with "Dream Weaver"), Greg Ridley, Jimmy Henshaw, Luther Grosvenor and Mike Harrison. Trucks was married to Melinda Trucks for more than 40 years. Don Williams August 28, 1951 - September 3, 2017 Tommy Allsup, a guitarist in Buddy Holly's band, has passed at age 85 due to complications from a hernia operation. Danny Joe Brown took over vocals in 1974 and guitarist Steve Holland joined the same year. Robert Thomas "Bobby" Freeman was an African-American soul and R&B singer, songwriter and record producer from San Francisco, California. Jarreau passed away at a Los Angeles hospital, leaving behind his wife, Susan, and his son, Ryan. Some of his photographs were published in 2013 book McJohn helped form Steppenwolf in late 1967 in Toronto along with singer John Kay and drummer Jerry Edmonton after they split from Jack London & the Sparrows, which also included Bruce Palmer, who later joined Buffalo Springfield. Peter Sarstedt, British singer, instrumentalist and award-winning songwriter, has died at age 75. 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