5/21/201761Jimmy LaFavefolksinger / songwriterCancerAustin, Texas He worked alongside drummer and percussionist Jai "Jaimoe" Johnny Johanson. 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. Yanni Alexis Mardas, an early employee of the Beatles' Apple Corps who was known as "Magic Alex," has died after a battle with pneumonia. He was not considered a full member of the band until 1986, and often played from the side of the stage when the band was on tour. 1928 - March 18, 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." February 20, 1950 - September 3, 2017 He occasionally played gigs in the Boston area with former bandmates, including Goudreau, Fran Sheehan, and Brad Delp. The show's promoter told the San Diego Reader he paid Rosie and the Originals $500, but only $400 for the Stones! 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. Further, Shotten was a frequent guest during Beatles recording sessions at Abbey Road Studios and played percussion on a few of their recordings. He moved David Zablidowsky, known as David Z, Adrenaline Mob and Trans-Siberian Orchestra Bassist, was killed in a tragic Florida accident. The band formed in 1982 with members John Wetton (lead vocals and bass), Steve Howe of Yes (guitars), Geoff Downes of Yes and The Buggles (keyboards), Carl Palmer of Emerson, Lake & Palmer (drums). It has He married singer Anita Carter, the sister of June Carter Cash, in 1974, although the couple later divorced. He was 69. A Quick One and Elton John's Alves played on Y&T's first 8 albums, including the classic LPs Earthshaker, Down for the Count, and In Rock We Trust. Wootton stunned the crowd, particularly Cash himself, with perfect renditions of every song. In his long career, he played on more than 5000 recordings including such notable tracks as Herb Alpert's "A Taste of Honey", The Righteous Brothers' "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'", and the Beach Boys' "Good Vibrations". He made major contributions to the platinum-selling Funkadelic album Soon, he was invited to become a permanent member of his band. Nicholls' worked on every Black Sabbath album from 1/20/201776Ronald "Bingo" MundyThe Marcels, singerPneumoniaPittsburgh, Pennsylvania Mick Ralphs left Mott the Hoople to co-found Bad Company, followed by Ian Hunter's exit in 1974. They became Mott the Hoople after Ian Hunter joined in 1969. Clyde Stubblefield died of kidney failure at a Madison, Wisconsin hospital. 15 on the Billboard pop singles chart. Cotton also worked in rock music. who hired him to create a psychedelic light show for a Rolling Stones tour in support of the album Their Satanic Majesties Request. 1945 - January 21, 2017 My Cross to Bear. March 24, 1949 - February 4, 2017 Peter Sarstedt His most famous photograph, a photo of Bob Dylan and his then girlfriend Suze Rotolo, was taken on a winter's day on a frozen Greenwich Village, New York street. May 13, 1947 - January 22, 2017 August 4, 1941 - March 24, 2017 August 14, 1926 - January 10, 2017 He set up a lab in the basement of Apple's Savile Row headquarters. 15 on the Billboard pop singles chart. Hunstein is survived by his wife, a son and daughter and three grandchildren. The Marcels formed in Pittsburgh in 1959 and were named after a popular 1950s hairstyle, the Marcel Wave. 3/3/201746Tommy Pagepop singer / music executiveSuicide Allan Holdsworth August 14, 1926 - January 10, 2017 Members of Savatage also formed the core of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Waylon Jennings also missed this plane ride on the Day The Music Died. Steve Lang In 1987, Hlubek left the band due to his cocaine addiction. 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. As a solo artist, Williams had 17 #1 country hits. Fats Domino died of natural causes on October 24, 2017, at his home in Harvey, Louisiana, at the age of 89. Wootton's girlfriend asked Cash's wife, June Carter Cash, if Wootton could sit in that night. The trio also scored with the hits "Cherie Amour" and "Made to Love Her" as well as "I'm Wondering" and "Shoo-Be-Doo-Be-Doo-Da-Day." Keni Richards, the drummer for Autograph, known for their 1984 hit "Turn Up The Radio," has died at age 60. They released their debut album in 1970 and continued until their breakup in 1985. He was 90. Yanni Alexis Mardas, an early employee of the Beatles' Apple Corps who was known as "Magic Alex," has died after a battle with pneumonia. February 20, 1946 - April 11, 2017 He also performed voice-over work (he played a talking plant in an episode of the Adult Swim series Space Ghost Coast to Coast). My Cross to Bear. Maggie Roche, one of the three singing sisters that called their group The Roches, has passed away at age 65 of breast cancer. August 6, 1946 - April 15, 2017 He sold bullet-proof cars of dubious quality to the deposed Shah of Iran, the Sultan of Oman and the King of Jordan, among others. Rosie Hamlin, lead singer of Rosie and the Originals, the early 1960s San Diego group known for their hit single "Angel Baby," has died at age 71. Asia was a radio staple in the 1980s with hits such as "Only Time Will Tell" and "Heat of the Moment." Wootton's girlfriend asked Cash's wife, June Carter Cash, if Wootton could sit in that night. get off the trestle in time. As a solo artist, Williams had 17 #1 country hits. Kaufman's management company, H.K. The song appeared on their debut album, "Climax featuring Sonny Geraci". 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). May 31, 1951 - June 22, 2017 He also sang as guest vocalist with the Grass Roots, filling in for his friend Rob Grill. He has a songwriting credit for The Ventures' song, "Guitar Twist." "Where Do You Go To" received the 1970 Ivor Novello Award and more recently was used in the 2007 Wes Anderson films Hotel Chevalier and The Darjeeling Limited. Fellow bandmate Dale "Buffin" Griffin, drummer of Mott the Hoople, died in 2016. West died in 2014. July 5, 1936 - March 13, 2017 Wetton also worked as a session bass player, and collaborated with many members of progressive rock bands such as Yes (including Steve Howe, Bill Bruford, Geoff Downes, Alan White, Billy Sherwood and Peter Banks), Roxy Music and Bryan Ferry, and Genesis (Steve Hackett). The police investigation stated that Pallenberg was not on the same floor of the house at the time the fatal shot was fired. He was 69. They became Mott the Hoople after Ian Hunter joined in 1969. During that time, he photographed many of 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. That drum break has been sampled 1000s of times and has been used for decades by hip-hop groups and rappers. December 8, 1947 - May 27, 2017 Management, also represented Jimmy Buffett, Chicago, Lenny Kravitz and Def Leppard. He was the brother of musicians Eden Kane and Clive "Robin" Sarstedt. He signed with Paul Butterfield's manager Albert Grossman who also represented Bob Dylan, the Band and Joplin. He is also well remembered for singing Tommy Allsup In 1975, Don appeared as a member of the Dixie Dancekings band in the movie Hlubek founded Molly Hatchet in 1971, singing and playing guitar. Lennon would stare at the box for hours while high on LSD. Wetton also worked as a session bass player, and collaborated with many members of progressive rock bands such as Yes (including Steve Howe, Bill Bruford, Geoff Downes, Alan White, Billy Sherwood and Peter Banks), Roxy Music and Bryan Ferry, and Genesis (Steve Hackett). 2/20/201773Ilene BernsBang Records, director In addition to playing the bass, he is also considered to be the "Father of the Jazz Ukulele." Banner Thomas, a bassist for Southern rockers Molly Hatchet, has died in Florida at age 63. When the Beatles set up Apple, Mardas, now dubbed "Magic Alex" by Lennon, was hired to run the electronics division. The film told Bradley's story from his childhood in Florida, to his days of homelessness and then later his gigs as "Black Velvet", and finally ended with him recording at Daptone Records. Autograph got their first taste of success opening for Van Halen on their 1984 tour. He was best known for a 20-second drum solo on Brown's 1970 single, "Funky Drummer." 1/10/201790Buddy Grecosinger Las Vegas, Nevada Autograph keyboardist Steven Isham died December 9, 2008, at the age of 56 after battling liver cancer. George was the older brother of AC/DC's Angus and Malcolm Young and co-produced the first 5 albums for AC/DC. Sylvia Moy Clyde Stubblefield May 1, 1943 - February 20, 2017 Butch Trucks, drummer and founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, has passed by his own hand at age 69. 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. Clyde Stubblefield Wootton's girlfriend asked Cash's wife, June Carter Cash, if Wootton could sit in that night. Pete Overend Watts, founding member and bassist of the 1970s rock band, Mott the Hoople, has died of throat cancer at age 69. He appeared often in the TV series Away We Go and had a role in the movie The Girl Who Knew Too Much. More recent album covers include Tears for Fears' 2004 release Everybody Loves a Happy Ending. July 21, 1945 - March 30, 2017 Kaufman's management company, H.K. 's "Run's House" and Beastie Boys' "Shadrach." Hashian's drumming is heard on Boston's self-titled debut album, as well as on the follow-up Don't Look Back. Nicholls' worked on every Black Sabbath album from While exhibiting his Kinetic Light Sculptures at the Indica Gallery, Madras impressed John Lennon with the Nothing Box; a small plastic box with randomly blinking lights. Another nephew, Duane Trucks (Derek's younger brother), plays drums for Widespread Panic and Hard Working Americans. 1/23/201776Bobby FreemanR&B singer/songwriter Daly City, California He is preceded in death by band mates Duane Allman, bassist Berry Oakley (both died in motorcycle accidents) and drummer Butch Trucks. Jarreau was a frequent guest on other television shows including The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson and SoulTrain. Management, also represented Jimmy Buffett, Chicago, Lenny Kravitz and Def Leppard. Sympathy for the Devil, and in the Jane Fonda cult classic Tommy Allsup Herring was convicted of cocaine drug offenses. The crew It was there that Trucks met members of the Allman Joys, including brothers Duane Allman and Gregg Allman. Wetton also worked as a session bass player, and collaborated with many members of progressive rock bands such as Yes (including Steve Howe, Bill Bruford, Geoff Downes, Alan White, Billy Sherwood and Peter Banks), Roxy Music and Bryan Ferry, and Genesis (Steve Hackett). Freeman appeared on American Bandstand and toured with musicians Fats Domino, the Coasters, and Jackie Wilson. As they began work on the Get Back project, Magic Alex insisted that Abbey Road Studios' eight-track machines were no good. April 20, 1940 - January 20, 2017 During that period, The Hour Glass opened for such acts as Buffalo Springfield, Eric Burdon, Jefferson Airplane, Moby Grape, Mother Earth, and the Youngbloods. Lennon would stare at the box for hours while high on LSD. "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." He played in two high school bands: the Vikings, who released one 7-inch in 1964, and the Echoes, which mainly played Beatles covers. Incidentally, it was at the Indica Gallery where John Lennon first met Yoko Ono in November, 1966. Young Al began singing in the church choir at 4, harmonizing with his siblings. June 13, 1940 - January 23, 2017 Trucks was one of the two drummers in the Allman Brothers Band. He was touring in support of his debut album, Come Over When You're Sober (Part One). Spooky Tooth released their first album, It's All About, in May 1968. He became a bus driver for the Port Authority of Alleghany County, Pennsylvania. 1/13/201774Magic AlexBeatles, electronics engineer Athens, Greece He is also well remembered for singing More recent album covers include Tears for Fears' 2004 release Everybody Loves a Happy Ending. In 1963 he accompanied Dylan on The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan, and in 1965 made major contributions to the album Bringing It All Back Home. In the 1970s, Mardas worked as a security consultant. 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. His first album for Verve was produced by Michael Bloomfield. He was also among the performers on a Grammy-winning children's album, "In Harmony: A Sesame Street Record." After leaving Boston, Hashian sued Boston band leader Tom Scholz for back royalties and the two later settled out of court. Berns took over management of Bang Records when she was 24, shortly after the death of Bert Berns. He married singer Anita Carter, the sister of June Carter Cash, in 1974, although the couple later divorced. The band's debut album, 1/31/201767John WettonKing Crimson / Asia, bassistColon CancerBournemouth, Dorset, United Kingdom 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." Pete Overend Watts, founding member and bassist of the 1970s rock band, Mott the Hoople, has died of throat cancer at age 69. January 10, 1930 - March 3, 2017 Watts joined with Mick Ralphs in a blues-rock band the Buddies, which played in German clubs. the great artists recording for the label, including Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Miles Davis, Aretha Franklin, Janis Joplin and Simon&Garfunkel. Ronald "Bingo" Mundy, of the doo-wop group The Marcels, has died at age 76 of pneumonia. While exhibiting his Kinetic Light Sculptures at the Indica Gallery, Madras impressed John Lennon with the Nothing Box; a small plastic box with randomly blinking lights. Several other members of the tour were seriously injured in the accident. Mundy left the group in the 1960s after the racially integrated band had problems touring in the Deep South. More recent album covers include Tears for Fears' 2004 release Everybody Loves a Happy Ending. Berns worked as a go-go dancer in New York City nightclubs before meeting her husband Bert Berns, the songwriter and record producer and founder of Bang Records. His biggest hit, however, was as the singer for Climax; the band had a number 3 hit in 1972 with "Precious And Few". Rick Stevens, a lead vocalist for Tower of Power in the band's early days, has died at age 77. His work fills the bestselling book Their debut album, Christmas Eve and Other Stories, went double-platinum on the strength of the single "Christmas Eve/Sarajevo 12/24" and became one of the best-selling holiday albums in the United States. May 2, 1945 - August 1, 2017 Glen Campbell In 1970, Cassidy took the role of Keith Partridge, son of Shirley Partridge, who was played by Cassidy's real stepmother and series lead Shirley Jones. Yanni Alexis Mardas, an early employee of the Beatles' Apple Corps who was known as "Magic Alex," has died after a battle with pneumonia. On September 17, 1968, Cash was performing in Fayetteville, Arkansas, when an airline rainstorm delay left only Johnny Cash and drummer W.S. Banner Thomas, a bassist for Southern rockers Molly Hatchet, has died in Florida at age 63. They also were featured on the Tonight Show in 1985 and released over a dozen albums. Holdsworth died at his home in Vista, California, in northern San Diego County. Joey Alves, founding member and guitarist with Y&T, has died at the age of 63 after a battle with ulcerative colitis. After moving Bang Records from New York City to Atlanta and then Nashville, Berns sold the company to CBS Records in 1979. 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. He worked with a variety of other bands, including the Athens, Georgia-based band Widespread Panic on their debut album, Mom's Kitchen. He worked with many musicians, including Barbra Streisand, Miles Davis, George Benson, Phil Upchurch, Al Jarreau, Anita Baker, Natalie Cole, Claudine Longet, Dave Mason, the Yellowjackets, Michael Franks, Diana Krall, Paul McCartney, Ben Sidran, The Crusaders, Joe Sample, Randy Crawford and Dr. John. April 6, 1942 - June 13, 2017 He worked with Joan Baez, Richie Havens, Carolyn Hester, Peter LaFarge, Gordon Lightfoot, Hugh Masekela, Odetta, Babatunde Olatunji, Peter, Paul and Mary, Richard and Mimi Faria and Tom Rush, among others. 3/18/201790Chuck BerryRock 'n' Roll pioneer St. Charles, Missouri Thomas played on the first four Molly Hatchet albums, including the hit Flirtin' With Disaster. The band formed in 1982 with members John Wetton (lead vocals and bass), Steve Howe of Yes (guitars), Geoff Downes of Yes and The Buggles (keyboards), Carl Palmer of Emerson, Lake & Palmer (drums). The couple had two children. More recent album covers include Tears for Fears' 2004 release Everybody Loves a Happy Ending. 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. 9/14/201756Grant HartHsker DCancerMinneapolis, Minnesota Carter wrote songs for Judy Collins ("Cook with Honey" from Collins' 1973 album True Stories and Other Dreams), Jackson Browne ("Love Needs a Heart" from his 1977 album Running on Empty), The Brothers Johnson ("Deceiver", the B-side of "You Keep Me Coming Back") and Earth, Wind & Fire ("Turn It into Something Good", from the 1980 album Faces). He is also well remembered for singing Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. Co-writers on "C'mon and Swim" were legendary DJ Tom Donahue and the 20-year-old Sylvester Stewart, later known as Sly Stone. 1/11/201785Tommy AllsupCrickets, guitarist Springfield, Missouri 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. After leaving Boston, Hashian sued Boston band leader Tom Scholz for back royalties and the two later settled out of court. Jimmy LaFave was a folksinger who crafted a musical style called Red Dirt music. Al Jarreau, Grammy-award winning jazz singer, has died at 76. Moving to Macon, Georgia, the band cut their first record with Phil Walden of Capricorn Records. the great artists recording for the label, including Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Miles Davis, Aretha Franklin, Janis Joplin and Simon&Garfunkel. Cochran became close friends with King labelmate James Brown, whose stage show and road band influenced his own performing style and inspired him to assemble his own soul revue, the C.C. Starbuck split up in 1980, but reunited for a series of well-received reunion shows from 2013 to 2016. 2/20/201773Ilene BernsBang Records, director The Butterfly Ball and the Grasshopper Feast, which contains his series of illustrations of anthropomorphic insects and other creatures. 8/1/201772Goldy McJohnSteppenwolf, keyboardistHeart Failure He reunited with the original group for the 1999 PBS special "Doo-Wop 50." While exhibiting his Kinetic Light Sculptures at the Indica Gallery, Madras impressed John Lennon with the Nothing Box; a small plastic box with randomly blinking lights. 3/16/201781James CottonBlues harmonica legendPneumoniaAustin, Texas His work fills the bestselling book Banner Thomas February 29, 1944 - January 28, 2017 He also designed the Hard Rock Cafe's iconic logo. In his later years, he toured clubs and was a frequent performer August 17, 1949 - March 22, 2017 In the 1970s, Mardas worked as a security consultant. Waylon Jennings also missed this plane ride on the Day The Music Died. 5/27/201769Gregg AllmanAllman Brothers BandLiver CancerRichmond Hill, Georgia Cassidy also wrote a memoir, >Could It Be Forever? He later spent decades touring and recording with a variety of outfits, including his group the Aquarium Rescue Unit. He made his first recordings in Memphis for Sun Records, under the direction of Sam Phillips. Robert Thomas "Bobby" Freeman was an African-American soul and R&B singer, songwriter and record producer from San Francisco, California. Management, also represented Jimmy Buffett, Chicago, Lenny Kravitz and Def Leppard. Co-writers on "C'mon and Swim" were legendary DJ Tom Donahue and the 20-year-old Sylvester Stewart, later known as Sly Stone. Sonny Burgess In his long career, he played on more than 5000 recordings including such notable tracks as Herb Alpert's "A Taste of Honey", The Righteous Brothers' "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'", and the Beach Boys' "Good Vibrations". was filming a dream scene with actor William Hurt on a metal hospital bed placed across railroad tracks. Together, they revived Front Line in 2005, but sold the business to Ticketmaster in 2008, with Azoff becoming Ticketmaster CEO. He died at a Little Rock, Arkansas hospital following a fall at his home. Trans-Siberian Orchestra is known for their merging of rock, opera, classical music with laser light show and pyro effects to create over-the-top productions of Christmas-themed albums. In 1977, Morrison joined George Clinton's P-Funk (Parliament-Funkadelic) where he became musical director. As they began work on the Get Back project, Magic Alex insisted that Abbey Road Studios' eight-track machines were no good. 8/1/201772Goldy McJohnSteppenwolf, keyboardistHeart Failure was filming a dream scene with actor William Hurt on a metal hospital bed placed across railroad tracks. 12/5/201774Johnny HallydayFrench Rock StarLung CancerMarnes-la-Coquette, France "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." Wootton was also employed as a stunt double for Cash in various film and television appearances. Trucks was married to Melinda Trucks for more than 40 years. Wootton stunned the crowd, particularly Cash himself, with perfect renditions of every song. The Beach Boys reworked the song as "Do You Wanna Dance?" He was sentenced to life in prison but was released on parole in 2012. He was the brother of musicians Eden Kane and Clive "Robin" Sarstedt. In 1977, Morrison joined George Clinton's P-Funk (Parliament-Funkadelic) where he became musical director. Pete Overend Watts 2011, bassist Phil Kennemore died after a short battle with lung cancer. Robert Thomas "Bobby" Freeman was an African-American soul and R&B singer, songwriter and record producer from San Francisco, California. He was the brother of musicians Eden Kane and Clive "Robin" Sarstedt. The song "Nobody Home" contains a clip sampled from the Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C. 2/19/201773Larry Coryelljazz fusion guitaristHeart FailureNew York, New York Nicholls' involvement with Black Sabbath ended when Adam Wakeman (a member of Ozzy Osbourne's solo band) was chosen to play keyboards during Sabbath's 2004 and 2005 Ozzfest tours. In his later years, he toured clubs and was a frequent performer 2/17/201778Alan Aldridgeartist Los Angeles, California? During that period, The Hour Glass opened for such acts as Buffalo Springfield, Eric Burdon, Jefferson Airplane, Moby Grape, Mother Earth, and the Youngbloods. More recently, he'd been performing at the Vista Room in Atlanta, where he'd been booked for a weekly residency. Clyde Stubblefield Wetton also worked as a session bass player, and collaborated with many members of progressive rock bands such as Yes (including Steve Howe, Bill Bruford, Geoff Downes, Alan White, Billy Sherwood and Peter Banks), Roxy Music and Bryan Ferry, and Genesis (Steve Hackett). August 17, 1949 - March 22, 2017 that the Maharishi had sex with a young American student, and had made a sexual advance toward Mia Farrow. Wootton was also employed as a stunt double for Cash in various film and television appearances. 1/20/201776Ronald "Bingo" MundyThe Marcels, singerPneumoniaPittsburgh, Pennsylvania ", which topped the charts in 14 countries. Watts wrote a book about hiking on England South West Coast Path. 2/12/201776Al Jarreaujazz vocalist Los Angeles, California 4/10/201763Banner ThomasMolly Hatchet, bassist Jacksonville, Florida The Roches got their big break singing back up for Paul Simon on his 1973 album More recently, he'd been performing at the Vista Room in Atlanta, where he'd been booked for a weekly residency. to San Francisco, starting a career as a rehabilitation counselor for people with disabilities. 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. Kaufman created HK Management after Azoff left Front Line to become president of MCA Records, where he stayed until 1989. He later owned a chain of tanning salons in Boston, as well as a small record shop. 1 R&B single "Uptight (Everything's Alright)." Mike Kellie They became Mott the Hoople after Ian Hunter joined in 1969. May 1, 1943 - February 20, 2017 Morrison was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997 as a member of Parliament-Funkadelic. He is preceded in death by band mates Duane Allman, bassist Berry Oakley (both died in motorcycle accidents) and drummer Butch Trucks. Rick Stevens The crew Wootton was also employed as a stunt double for Cash in various film and television appearances. More recent album covers include Tears for Fears' 2004 release Everybody Loves a Happy Ending. When a CSX freight train approached, not all of the crew was able to 5/4/201793Mario MaglieriOwner of the Whisky a Go Go and Rainbow Bar & Grill?Los Angeles, California James Cotton Joey Alves, founding member and guitarist with Y&T, has died at the age of 63 after a battle with ulcerative colitis. Jarreau won six Grammys, starting in 1978, across three different categories: jazz, pop and R&B. Drug offenses a memoir, > could It Be Forever in 1970 and continued until their breakup in 1985 released! 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