Adrenaline Mob was formed in 2011 with a lineup of seasoned metal band veterans, including members of Symphony X and Dream Theater. 1/24/201769Butch TrucksAllman Brothers Band, drummersuicide by gunshotWest Palm Beach, Florida Country music legend Mel Tillis has died in Florida at age 85. He was 90. Within days, Cash asked Wootton to join the tour as the new lead guitarist. (Ringo Starr and Paul and Paul McCartney were in India earlier, but had already returned home by this time). 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. Sonny Geraci, who was the lead singer for The Outsiders and then later Climax, has passed away at the age of 69. Joey Alves Dave Hlubek Ilene Berns, former director of Bang Records, has died at age 73. Cochran recorded a final album, Cochran, for Epic Records in 1972, then toured and made television appearances. In 2015, Adrenaline Mob drummer A.J. Geils Jr., leader and founder of the J. Geils Band, has died at his home at the age of 71. 3/4/201764Valerie Cartersinger / songwriterHeart FailureSt. 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 on TV's Saturday Night Live during their first season in 1976, singing "We'll Get By" and "Somebody's Watching You". Jimmy Nalls was a guitarist and founding member of the blues-rock band Sea Level. One Nation Under a Groove. His first album for Verve was produced by Michael Bloomfield. In 1979, Sister Sledge, comprised of the Sledge sisters Debbie, Joni, Kim and Kathy, had a smash hit with "We Are Family". Johnny Sandlin Instead, at great expense, he would build a 72-track studio, with sonic beams instead of baffles to prevent sounds from bleeding into the other mics. Daptone records released his debut album Danny Joe Brown took over vocals in 1974 and guitarist Steve Holland joined the same year. The group evolved into Mott the Hoople after periods in which it was known as the Doc Thomas Group, the Shakedown Sound, and then Silence. Allman released his first solo album, He recorded over 60 albums, played on a bill with the Beatles and performed for Queen Elizabeth II. 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. Lyle Ritz 2/4/201767Steve LangApril Wine, bassistParkinson's disease? Management, also represented Jimmy Buffett, Chicago, Lenny Kravitz and Def Leppard. So he visited an orthopedic doctor and was told that his injury was not serious enough to operate. 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. 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. He had two other children from a previous marriage and four grandchildren. With his brother, Duane Allman, Gregg made music together throughout their teen years (early bands included "Hour Glass" and "The Allman Joys"). Shotton was involved in two of the Beatles' most beloved songs. Co-writers on "C'mon and Swim" were legendary DJ Tom Donahue and the 20-year-old Sylvester Stewart, later known as Sly Stone. June 27, 1947 - March 3, 2017 In 1975, Hashain was chosen to replace original drummer Jim Masdea at the request of Epic Records. October 18, 1926 - March 18, 2017 Joni Sledge 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. Continuing his work with the Allman Brothers, he mixed the albums At Fillmore East (1971) and Eat a Peach (1972), and produced Brothers and Sisters (1973), and Win, Lose or Draw (1975), among others. 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. Pete Shotton, John Lennon's childhood friend during their school days in Liverpool and a member of Quarrymen, has passed away. It was there that Trucks met members of the Allman Joys, including brothers Duane Allman and Gregg Allman. Rosie and the Originals were also an opening act for the Rolling Stones at their 1964 concert at San Diego's Balboa Park Bowl. November 22, 1947 - February 5, 2017 In addition to his career with the Tragically Hip, Downie also released six solo albums: Coke Machine Glow (2001), Battle of the Nudes (2003), The Grand Bounce (2010), And the Conquering Sun with the Sadies (2014), Secret Path (2016) and Introduce Yerself (2017). 7/14/201738David ZAdrenaline Mob / Trans-Siberian Orchestra, bassistauto accidentMicanopy, Florida later played briefly with Pat Travers and worked as a guitar tech for the Allman Brothers Band and Jonny Lang. Waylon Jennings also missed this plane ride on the Day The Music Died. The Beatles Illustrated Lyrics. Bradley was discovered by Gabriel Roth (better known as "Bosco Mann"), a co-founder of Daptone Records. On September 17, 1968, Cash was performing in Fayetteville, Arkansas, when an airline rainstorm delay left only Johnny Cash and drummer W.S. 13 (2013). later played briefly with Pat Travers and worked as a guitar tech for the Allman Brothers Band and Jonny Lang. Together, they revived Front Line in 2005, but sold the business to Ticketmaster in 2008, with Azoff becoming Ticketmaster CEO. The song tells of a Marie-Clair, a poor girl who becomes a member of the European jet set. Tommy LiPuma, a Grammy Award-Winning producer and music industry executive, has died at the age of 80. Howard Kaufman, long-time manager of Aerosmith, Stevie Nicks and the Eagles, has died at age 79 after a long illness. Derek Trucks joined the Allman Brothers Band in 1999. Mick Ralphs left Mott the Hoople to co-found Bad Company, followed by Ian Hunter's exit in 1974. He is also well remembered for singing February 20, 1946 - April 11, 2017 Don Williams Walter "Junie" Morrison Richards was in Paris recording with the Rolling Stones, but his son was at the house when the teen killed himself. 6/13/201775Anita PallenbergKeith Richards' girlfriendHepatitis C June 13, 1940 - January 23, 2017 The show's promoter told the San Diego Reader he paid Rosie and the Originals $500, but only $400 for the Stones! Danny Joe Brown took over vocals in 1974 and guitarist Steve Holland joined the same year. 2016. John Wetton Mardas was fired when Allen Klein was brought in to make sense of the Beatles' finances. 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. Allan Holdsworth, a progressive rock and jazz fusion guitar pioneer, has died at age 70. 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." He was 73. John "Sib" Hashian, the original drummer for the band Boston, died on stage at age 67. Ilene Berns was a pioneer in the music industry and became one of most successful female independent-label executives. Born in Athens, Greece, Mardas moved to London in 1965. Rolling Stone magazine named the debut as of the top 50 albums of 2011. Keni Richards Scott Warren (Dio) handled keyboard duties on the 2007 Heaven and Hell tour. He was 75. He appeared on the show again in 1984 and in 1990. The song tells of a Marie-Clair, a poor girl who becomes a member of the European jet set. Keni Richards Hampton founded the legendary Hampton Grease Band in Atlanta. Born in Athens, Greece, Mardas moved to London in 1965. Guitarist Duane Roland died in 2006. 1/28/201772Geoff NichollsQuartz / Black Sabbath, keyboardistLung CancerBirmingham, England J. Geils Published by Lawrence Journal-World on Apr. November 22, 1947 - February 5, 2017 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. He performed on most of Cash's recordings from 1968 until Cash retired from active touring in 1997. Bradley was the subject of the documentary Soul of America which premiered at the South by Southwest music festival in 2012. 2018 He was involved in early production of the Third Stage album, but left when Masdea returned. TV appearances included The Midnight Special, American Bandstand, The Merv Griffin Show, Dinah!, The Mike Douglas Show and Solid Gold. TV appearances included The Midnight Special, American Bandstand, The Merv Griffin Show, Dinah!, The Mike Douglas Show and Solid Gold. Rolling Stone magazine named the debut as of the top 50 albums of 2011. In 1969, free from the draft, the brothers formed the Allman Brothers Band. 3/18/201790Chuck BerryRock 'n' Roll pioneer St. Charles, Missouri July 21, 1945 - March 30, 2017 Joni Sledge, a founding member of the vocal group Sister Sledge, was found dead in her home in Phoenix, Arizona. They became Mott the Hoople after Ian Hunter joined in 1969. Dunbar introduced Madras to Brian Jones, 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. He was 74. Mardas was apparently jealous about the control the Maharishi had over Lennon, and this may the cause of his allegations that On September 17, 1968, Cash was performing in Fayetteville, Arkansas, when an airline rainstorm delay left only Johnny Cash and drummer W.S. February 6, 1964 - October 17, 2017 Anita Pallenberg Mike Kellie, the original drummer for Spooky Tooth, has died after a short illness. September 15, 1938 - April 15, 2017 In addition to playing the bass, he is also considered to be the "Father of the Jazz Ukulele." He was 81. 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. Steve Lang, who joined Canadian rockers April Wine replacing original bassist Jim Clench, has died at the age of 67. The musical accomplishments of the Allman Brothers Band were recognized by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995. Clyde Stubblefield, a drummer for James Brown who created one of the most widely sampled drum breaks ever, has died. Lang joined April Wine in 1976, in time for the band's fifth studio album, The Whole World's Goin' Crazy. 1/13/201774Magic AlexBeatles, electronics engineer Athens, Greece 8/18/201788Sonny Burgessrockabilly pioneer Little Rock, Arkansas Ilene Berns managed that impressive catalog while adding new hits like Paul Davis ("I Go Crazy"), Brick ("Dazz") and Peabo Bryson ("Underground Music"), among others. Pete Overend Watts, founding member and bassist of the 1970s rock band, Mott the Hoople, has died of throat cancer at age 69. 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. April 30, 1947 - May 1, 2017 Don Williams, one of the biggest stars in country music during the late 1970s, has died at age 78. get off the trestle in time. Allan Holdsworth, a progressive rock and jazz fusion guitar pioneer, has died at age 70. 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. Geoff Nicholls After Sea Level, Nalls performed with a number of acts and worked as a Nashville session player for artists such as Bodyworks and B.J. 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. Within days, Cash asked Wootton to join the tour as the new lead guitarist. Mardas said he planned to donate the money to a charity in Greece. Another founding member of Molly Hatchet, drummer Bruce Crump, died in March 2015. Autograph keyboardist Steven Isham died December 9, 2008, at the age of 56 after battling liver cancer. 2/19/201773Larry Coryelljazz fusion guitaristHeart FailureNew York, New York Waylon Jennings also missed this plane ride on the Day The Music Died. Ilene Berns, former director of Bang Records, has died at age 73. 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. Chester Bennington and recorded the song on their 1965 album "Today!" 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). Watts wrote a book about hiking on England South West Coast Path. Freeman appeared on American Bandstand and toured with musicians Fats Domino, the Coasters, and Jackie Wilson. His book, The band reached great commercial success in 1972 after David Bowie offered them the song "All the Young Dudes." 15 on the Billboard pop singles chart. No Time for Dreaming in 2011. July 21, 1945 - March 30, 2017 February 5, 1953 - March 4, 2017 James Cotton His five children include Elijah Blue (with singer, Cher, 1976), Devon (with Janice Blair), Layla Brooklyn (with radio journalist Shelby Blackburn), Michael Sean, and Delilah Island. Steve Wright, the original bass player of The Greg Kihn Band, has died of a heart attack. He was 81. Gregg Allman Watts wrote a book about hiking on England South West Coast Path. 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." Sonny Geraci Heaven and Hell (1980) until May 24, 1970 - March 3, 2017 He was 90. Howard Kaufman, long-time manager of Aerosmith, Stevie Nicks and the Eagles, has died at age 79 after a long illness. He was the brother of musicians Eden Kane and Clive "Robin" Sarstedt. Berns took over management of Bang Records when she was 24, shortly after the death of Bert Berns. 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. 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. 2/4/201767Steve LangApril Wine, bassistParkinson's disease? Another of his famous works is the 1973 picture book The song reached #1 in Billboard's Mainstream Tracks in 1987. Paul O'Neill, a rock music producer and the creative force behind Trans-Siberian Orchestra, has died from an undisclosed chronic illness. He recorded over 60 albums, played on a bill with the Beatles and performed for Queen Elizabeth II. Col. Bruce Hampton, jam-band guitarist and founder of the Hampton Grease band, has passed away after collapsing on stage at his 70th birthday celebration concert. 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. In 1975, Hashain was chosen to replace original drummer Jim Masdea at the request of Epic Records. March 12, 1940 - February 12, 2017 Original drummer Leonard Haze died in 2016. Richards was in Paris recording with the Rolling Stones, but his son was at the house when the teen killed himself. January 6, 1953 - November 17, 2017 Morrison was a producer, writer, keyboardist and vocalist for the funk band the Ohio Players in the early 1970s, where he was involved in some of their major hits and the albums Pain, Pleasure, and Ecstasy. David Z James Cotton Second camera assistant Sarah Jones, 27, was killed in the accident and several others were injured, one seriously. the theme song of the late-1980s television series Moonlighting. July 10, 1950 - July 9, 2017 She was 64. December 8, 1947 - May 27, 2017 The photo was used as the cover of Dylan's second album, Don Williams, one of the biggest stars in country music during the late 1970s, has died at age 78. He released his last solo album, When the City, in 2004. Dave Hlubek, founding member of Southern rock band Molly Hatchet, has died after suffering a heart attack. The group evolved into Mott the Hoople after periods in which it was known as the Doc Thomas Group, the Shakedown Sound, and then Silence. Idlewild South (1970), At Fillmore East (1971), Eat a Peach (1972), Brothers and Sisters (1973), and Win, Lose or Draw (1975). Alan Aldridge He was 73. Hsker D was formed by Mr. Hart, with guitarist and singer Bob Mould and the bassist Greg Norton, in the late 1970s in St. Paul. May 25, 1947 - November 24, 2017 September 15, 1938 - April 15, 2017 He had earlier played and danced on The Lawrence Welk Show and toured and worked with The 5th Dimension, Roger Williams and Liberace on drums and percussion. 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. Derek Trucks joined the Allman Brothers Band in 1999. He rejoined Spooky Tooth in 1973 for a couple of years, a stint that brought future Foreigner star Mick Jones into the band. Tommy Page, singer and music executive, known for his 1990 number 1 hit "I'll Be Your Everything" has died at age 46 of an apparent suicide. Peter Sarstedt 3/3/201787Lyle RitzWrecking Crew bassist?Portland, Oregon August 6, 1946 - April 15, 2017 There he met John Dunbar who ran the Indica Gallery. A Quick One and Elton John's Butch Trucks, drummer and founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, has passed by his own hand at age 69. He also performed voice-over work (he played a talking plant in an episode of the Adult Swim series Space Ghost Coast to Coast). 9/14/201756Grant HartHsker DCancerMinneapolis, Minnesota Born in Athens, Greece, Mardas moved to London in 1965. Intended as a comeback vehicle for Geraci, he was backed in the studio by Donnie Iris's band, The Cruisers. Jimmy Nalls Keeping Time: The Photographs of Don Hunstein. 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. 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. Lennon would stare at the box for hours while high on LSD. Idlewild South (1970), At Fillmore East (1971), Eat a Peach (1972), Brothers and Sisters (1973), and Win, Lose or Draw (1975). He was 61. In Macon, he performed with local soul acts, and was introduced to James Brown by a local club owner. 8/8/201781Glen CampbellvocalistAlzheimer's DiseaseNashville, Tennessee Hlubek founded Molly Hatchet in 1971, singing and playing guitar. Resend Activation Email. He played on the band's self-titled 1970 album and also appeared on 1971's In Search Of Space, 1972's Doremi Fasol Latido and their classic live record Space Ritual. 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. Maggie Roche Mardas was apparently jealous about the control the Maharishi had over Lennon, and this may the cause of his allegations that Robert was born August 14, 1935 in Grand Marsh, Wisconsin to Stanley and Edna (Morgan) Wagner. Thomas was with Molly Hatchet from 1974 through 1981 during their meteoric rise to success. 4/15/201770Allan Holdsworthjazz and fusion guitaristHeart FailureVista, California After leaving Boston, Hashian sued Boston band leader Tom Scholz for back royalties and the two later settled out of court. Moving to Macon, Georgia, the band cut their first record with Phil Walden of Capricorn Records. The band reached great commercial success in 1972 after David Bowie offered them the song "All the Young Dudes." David Z 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. When Tennessee Three guitarist Luther Perkins died in a tragic house fire in August 1968, the role of lead guitarist was given to Carl Perkins, leading to a different sound for the band. Thomas. August 17, 1949 - March 22, 2017 Tommy Allsup, a guitarist in Buddy Holly's band, has passed at age 85 due to complications from a hernia operation. Young Al began singing in the church choir at 4, harmonizing with his siblings. 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. Robert "Bob" Wootton played guitar in Johnny Cash's band, the Tennessee Three, for more than 30 years. Watts joined with Mick Ralphs in a blues-rock band the Buddies, which played in German clubs. June 13, 1946 - November 7, 2017 The two were so close that they were known around school as "Shennon and Lotton" or "Lotton and Shennon." Stubblefield was already playing drums professionally in his teenage years. 3/13/201780Tommy LiPumaproducer and music industry executive?New York, New York Soon, he was invited to become a permanent member of his band. July 12, 1955 - May 21, 2017 He also designed the Hard Rock Cafe's iconic logo. Bradley died of liver cancer in Brooklyn, New York, at the age of 68. 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. In the 1970s, Mardas worked as a security consultant. 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. Peter Sarstedt Rolling Stone magazine named the debut as of the top 50 albums of 2011. 4/11/201771J GeilsJ. In the 1960s and 1970s, he designed a number of rock album covers, including the Who's August 4, 1941 - March 24, 2017 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. In 1996 he received the Kerrville Folk Festival songwriter of the year award and appeared on the TV show Austin City Limits. 3/13/201780Tommy LiPumaproducer and music industry executive?New York, New York Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy. 2018 The two were so close that they were known around school as "Shennon and Lotton" or "Lotton and Shennon." Feb. 7, 1924 - May 4, 2017 May 2, 1942 - January 13, 2017 Great grandfather while performing as a James Brown impersonator known as "Black Velvet." Alwin Lopez Jarreau was born in Milwaukee on March 12, 1940, into a musical family. He was best known for a 20-second drum solo on Brown's 1970 single, "Funky Drummer." Rosie Hamlin Alan Aldridge April 5, 1967 - September 8, 2017 Pallenberg was arrested but later released. Brett Cartwright also toured as Foghat's bassist during the late 1980s. Larry Coryell He was found slumped over an amplifier on the edge of the stage and then rushed to Crawford W. Long Hospital where he died. She was 64. Hlubek also worked on soundtracks for feature films such as Monster starring Charlize Theron, The Dukes of Hazzard, Suspect Zero, and Delta Farce. In his later years, he toured clubs and was a frequent performer Holdsworth's innovative playing contributed to groups including Tempest, Soft Machine and the progressive rock band U.K. Keni Richards The Berns family kept the music publishing operations (Web IV Music and Sloopy II Music). He was replaced by lead guitarist Bobby Ingram. 9/14/201756Grant HartHsker DCancerMinneapolis, Minnesota Learn about how to make the most of a memorial. 9/5/201777Rick StevensTower of PowerLiver Cancer Pero, who also played with Twisted Sister, died of a heart attack. He was 69. Paul also worked with the rock band Savatage, releasing several albums with them, including titles such as Hall of the Mountain King (1987), Gutter Ballet (1989), Streets: A Rock Opera (1991) and Edge of Thorns (1993). Robert "Bob" Wootton played guitar in Johnny Cash's band, the Tennessee Three, for more than 30 years. He was suffering from Alzheimer's disease. He was 69. HOME 1/11/201785Tommy AllsupCrickets, guitarist Springfield, Missouri 1/13/201774Magic AlexBeatles, electronics engineer Athens, Greece More recent album covers include Tears for Fears' 2004 release Everybody Loves a Happy Ending. No Time for Dreaming in 2011. April 2, 1943 - February 19, 2017 His work as an orchestral arranger can be on many classics, including David Bowie's "Space Oddity" (1969),] a number of early albums by Elton John (1969-72), and on The Rolling Stones' album Sticky Fingers (1971). As a solo artist, Williams had 17 #1 country hits. Pete Overend Watts 3/3/201787Lyle RitzWrecking Crew bassist?Portland, Oregon 1/21/201765Maggie RocheThe RochesBreast Cancer March 24, 1949 - February 4, 2017 Tommy LiPuma, a Grammy Award-Winning producer and music industry executive, has died at the age of 80. After high school, Trucks formed another band, the Bitter Ind, which played clubs around Daytona Beach, Florida. March 12, 1940 - February 12, 2017 In 1981 he had his biggest hit with the song "We're in This Love Together," which reached No. He began his professional career designing science fiction book covers for Penguin books. He signed with Paul Butterfield's manager Albert Grossman who also represented Bob Dylan, the Band and Joplin. Nicholls' worked on every Black Sabbath album from Pallenberg appeared in several films including the 1968 documentary about the Rolling Stones, 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. The show's promoter told the San Diego Reader he paid Rosie and the Originals $500, but only $400 for the Stones! 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. 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. March 24, 1947 - January 18, 2017 By the early 1980s, Watts was working as a producer, making albums with Department S and Hanoi Rocks, before leaving the music industry to become an antiques and memorabilia dealer. During these earlier years, Wagner also began honing his acting skills by doing musical theater and summer stock. The half-baked idea proved to be a disaster, and the mixing desk was soon sold as scrap for 5. Holland, his wife Vicky Wootton, and daughter, Scarlett Wootton, as The Tennessee Three. 1/13/201774Magic AlexBeatles, electronics engineer Athens, Greece 3/3/201769Jim FullerSurfaris, guitarist?Monrovia, California 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. 13 (2013). Alves played on Y&T's first 8 albums, including the classic LPs Earthshaker, Down for the Count, and In Rock We Trust. In 1968, LiPuma and Bob Krasnow formed Blue Thumb records. 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