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." Together, they revived Front Line in 2005, but sold the business to Ticketmaster in 2008, with Azoff becoming Ticketmaster CEO. Nicholls' worked on every Black Sabbath album from Butch Trucks, drummer and founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, has passed by his own hand at age 69. Lyle Ritz He was 75. The remaining members recruited Ray Major (guitar) and Nigel Benjamin (vocals) and abbreviated their name Mott. My Cross to Bear. Michael ("Dik Mik") Davies, who played keyboards and synthesizers in the British space rock group Hawkwind from its beginning in 1969 until 1973, has died. He also sang as guest vocalist with the Grass Roots, filling in for his friend Rob Grill. (Ringo Starr and Paul and Paul McCartney were in India earlier, but had already returned home by this time). His father was a minister, and his mother played the piano in church. His first album for Verve was produced by Michael Bloomfield. 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. He was also among the performers on a Grammy-winning children's album, "In Harmony: A Sesame Street Record." 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. Robert "Bob" Wootton played guitar in Johnny Cash's band, the Tennessee Three, for more than 30 years. Born in Athens, Greece, Mardas moved to London in 1965. Maggie Roche The Hour Glass recorded two albums in Los Angeles for Liberty Records, Hour Glass (1967) and Power of Love (1968). In 1968, he started his own graphic-design firm, INK, which became closely involved with graphic images for the Beatles and Apple Corps. December 10, 1941 - January 7, 2017 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. Further, Shotten was a frequent guest during Beatles recording sessions at Abbey Road Studios and played percussion on a few of their recordings. Tom Petty 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). He opened KTR Motorsports, an automobile restoration shop in Carlisle, Massachusetts, to service and repair vintage sports cars such as Ferrari and Maserati. 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. 1964 - April 12, 2017 2018 John Wetton Mick Ralphs left Mott the Hoople to co-found Bad Company, followed by Ian Hunter's exit in 1974. She later wrote theme songs for several television shows, and was involved in writing film music. 1/22/201769Pete Overend WattsMott The Hoople, bassistThroat Cancer get off the trestle in time. Waylon Jennings also missed this plane ride on the Day The Music Died. Stubblefield was already playing drums professionally in his teenage years. 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. 3/4/201764Valerie Cartersinger / songwriterHeart FailureSt. Tommy LiPuma, a Grammy Award-Winning producer and music industry executive, has died at the age of 80. Allan Holdsworth, a progressive rock and jazz fusion guitar pioneer, has died at age 70. 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. He left the Quarrymen a year later, shortly after Lennon met Paul McCartney. 10/24/201789Fats Domino Harvey, Louisiana 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. Gregg Allman Pete Overend Watts Kaufman created HK Management after Azoff left Front Line to become president of MCA Records, where he stayed until 1989. He is also well remembered for singing a songwriter. Peter Sarstedt She recorded with the band Howdy Moon in 1974, and then worked with Lowell George as the producer for her two first solo albums. The Marcels formed in Pittsburgh in 1959 and were named after a popular 1950s hairstyle, the Marcel Wave. "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. April 22, 1936 - August 8, 2017 He played in two high school bands: the Vikings, who released one 7-inch in 1964, and the Echoes, which mainly played Beatles covers. Howard Kaufman, long-time manager of Aerosmith, Stevie Nicks and the Eagles, has died at age 79 after a long illness. On Starbuck's first visit to Disneyland, the Disney Studio brought Wagner out to the Disney Studio lot in Burbank, California to meet the new group of Mouseketeers. He opened KTR Motorsports, an automobile restoration shop in Carlisle, Massachusetts, to service and repair vintage sports cars such as Ferrari and Maserati. On September 17, 1968, Cash was performing in Fayetteville, Arkansas, when an airline rainstorm delay left only Johnny Cash and drummer W.S. February 23, 1956 - April 5, 2017 Nicholls' worked on every Black Sabbath album from Trucks was one of the two drummers in the Allman Brothers Band. Howard Kaufman Rolling Stone magazine named the debut as of the top 50 albums of 2011. Becker and his partner Donald Fagen formed Steely Dan in California in 1971. February 5, 1953 - March 4, 2017 Anita Pallenberg was an Italian fashion model, actress and girlfriend of Brain Jones and Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones. He was best known for his 1969 song "Where Do You Go To (My Lovely)? He moved He was the brother of musicians Eden Kane and Clive "Robin" Sarstedt. Sonny Geraci, who was the lead singer for The Outsiders and then later Climax, has passed away at the age of 69. to San Francisco, starting a career as a rehabilitation counselor for people with disabilities. August 4, 1941 - March 24, 2017 Mick Ralphs left Mott the Hoople to co-found Bad Company, followed by Ian Hunter's exit in 1974. The half-baked idea proved to be a disaster, and the mixing desk was soon sold as scrap for 5. 1/31/201767John WettonKing Crimson / Asia, bassistColon CancerBournemouth, Dorset, United Kingdom Bradley was discovered by Gabriel Roth (better known as "Bosco Mann"), a co-founder of Daptone Records. He sold the shop in 1996. 1/16/2017 Steve WrightGreg Kihn Band, bassistHeart FailureSacramento, California 1 R&B single "Uptight (Everything's Alright)." Paul Buckmaster was a British arranger, conductor and composer known for his work with David Bowie, Elton John, Harry Nilsson, The Rolling Stones, Carly Simon, Shawn Phillips and Miles Davis. Clyde Stubblefield, a drummer for James Brown who created one of the most widely sampled drum breaks ever, has died. Geoffrey James "Geoff" Nicholls, longtime keyboardist for the rock band Black Sabbath, has died of lung cancer at age 72. June 12, 1949 - January 31, 2017 In 2010, the Country Music Association inducted Don Williams into the Country Music Hall of Fame. Chuck Berry, a music pioneer often called "the Father of Rock 'n' Roll," has died at his home outside St. Louis. He appeared on the show again in 1984 and in 1990. Buddy Greco 15 on the Billboard pop singles chart. Butch Trucks After high school, Trucks formed another band, the Bitter Ind, which played clubs around Daytona Beach, Florida. Fellow bandmate Dale "Buffin" Griffin, drummer of Mott the Hoople, died in 2016. 10/22/201770George YoungEasybeats Singapore October 18, 1926 - March 18, 2017 He also began recording with Cash's original drummer, W.S. He made his recording debut in 1969 on "Igginbottom's Wrench," the sole album by the English band Igginbottom. Sign In Please contained their Before joining Black Sabbath, Nicholls played in the NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) band Quartz. Dave Hlubek, founding member of Southern rock band Molly Hatchet, has died after suffering a heart attack. He was nominated for Grammy Awards many times and scored 5 of the trophies for his lifetime's work. He was 78. Joey Alves, founding member and guitarist with Y&T, has died at the age of 63 after a battle with ulcerative colitis. 3/30/201771Rosie HamlinRosie and the Originals "Angel Baby"fibromyalgiaBelen, New Mexico 2016. The Roches got their big break singing back up for Paul Simon on his 1973 album He set up a lab in the basement of Apple's Savile Row headquarters. March 24, 1949 - February 4, 2017 Johnny Hallyday was a singer and actor who sold more than 80 million records and acted in more than 30 films over a career that spanned more than 57 years. 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. That drum break has been sampled 1000s of times and has been used for decades by hip-hop groups and rappers. 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. After high school, Trucks formed another band, the Bitter Ind, which played clubs around Daytona Beach, Florida. 4/15/201770Allan Holdsworthjazz and fusion guitaristHeart FailureVista, California The Man Who Hated Walking, was published in 2013. 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. W.W. and the Dixie Dancekings. 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." He was best known for his 1969 song "Where Do You Go To (My Lovely)? Hlubek wrote many of the group's songs, including hits as "Flirtin' with Disaster", "Gator Country", Whiskey Man", and "Fall of the Peacemakers." David Zablidowsky, known as David Z, Adrenaline Mob and Trans-Siberian Orchestra Bassist, was killed in a tragic Florida accident. Ronald "Bingo" Mundy The Allman Brothers band disbanded in 1976 for several years after Gregg Allman testified against Scooter Herring, the Allman Brothers Band road manager. Cotton also worked in rock music. He was sometimes referred to as The White Knight of Soul. In 1979, Sister Sledge, comprised of the Sledge sisters Debbie, Joni, Kim and Kathy, had a smash hit with "We Are Family". 3/18/201790Chuck BerryRock 'n' Roll pioneer St. Charles, Missouri 3/12/201763Joey AlvesY & T, guitaristulcerative colitis Spooky Tooth released their first album, It's All About, in May 1968. 4/11/201771J GeilsJ. The Marcels formed in Pittsburgh in 1959 and were named after a popular 1950s hairstyle, the Marcel Wave. 2/20/201773Ilene BernsBang Records, director Thomas played on the first four Molly Hatchet albums, including the hit Flirtin' With Disaster. He 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. 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. 1/21/201765Maggie RocheThe RochesBreast Cancer The group's commercial peak was 1981's The Nature of the Beast, which went platinum on the strength of the huge hit single "Just Between You and Me." He was 61. 2/5/201769Sonny GeraciThe Outsiders / Climax, vocalist Cleveland, Ohio Don also appeared as himself in the movie Smokey and the Bandit II, in which he also played a number of songs. Pallenberg appeared in several films including the 1968 documentary about the Rolling Stones, The classic Zen Arcade (1984) is considered by critics to be their best record. June 27, 1947 - March 3, 2017 The album included their first single "Sunshine Help Me" as well as their cover of "Tobacco Road". He was suffering from Alzheimer's disease. He was 76. February 6, 1964 - October 17, 2017 Asia was a radio staple in the 1980s with hits such as "Only Time Will Tell" and "Heat of the Moment." Steve Lang August 14, 1926 - January 10, 2017 In the mid-1970s Holdsworth joined the New Tony Williams Lifetime, a jazz-rock fusion quartet led by former Miles Davis drummer Tony Williams. 1/31/201767John WettonKing Crimson / Asia, bassistColon CancerBournemouth, Dorset, United Kingdom In 1975, Hashain was chosen to replace original drummer Jim Masdea at the request of Epic Records. She was 78. 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. Hamlin wrote "Angel Baby" when she was just 14. Paul O'Neill The song was also featured in George Lucas's Rock 'n' Roll coming-of-age film "American Graffiti" (1973). In addition to playing the bass, he is also considered to be the "Father of the Jazz Ukulele." Dunbar introduced Madras to Brian Jones, 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. 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. 3/18/201790Chuck BerryRock 'n' Roll pioneer St. Charles, Missouri Laid Back in late 1973, but had his greatest solo success with "I'm no Angel." Mardas lived in Athens until his death on January 13, 2017. April 18, 1943 - February 18, 2017 Holland, his wife Vicky Wootton, and daughter, Scarlett Wootton, as The Tennessee Three. 3/30/201771Rosie HamlinRosie and the Originals "Angel Baby"fibromyalgiaBelen, New Mexico He married singer Anita Carter, the sister of June Carter Cash, in 1974, although the couple later divorced. Steve Wright, the original bass player of The Greg Kihn Band, has died of a heart attack. 2/19/201773Larry Coryelljazz fusion guitaristHeart FailureNew York, New York 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. 3/13/201780Tommy LiPumaproducer and music industry executive?New York, New York 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. In 1983, Sonny assumed the pseudonym Peter Emmett for an MCA project called "The Peter Emmett Story". Hlubek also worked on soundtracks for feature films such as Monster starring Charlize Theron, The Dukes of Hazzard, Suspect Zero, and Delta Farce. who hired him to create a psychedelic light show for a Rolling Stones tour in support of the album Their Satanic Majesties Request. 4/9/201775Bob WoottonJohnny Cash, guitarist?Gallatin, Tennessee 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. 2/5/201769Sonny GeraciThe Outsiders / Climax, vocalist Cleveland, Ohio The song was also featured in George Lucas's Rock 'n' Roll coming-of-age film "American Graffiti" (1973). May 24, 1970 - March 3, 2017 In 1977, Morrison joined George Clinton's P-Funk (Parliament-Funkadelic) where he became musical director. Lyle Ritz Scott Warren (Dio) handled keyboard duties on the 2007 Heaven and Hell tour. 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. Howard Kaufman, long-time manager of Aerosmith, Stevie Nicks and the Eagles, has died at age 79 after a long illness. He performed on most of Cash's recordings from 1968 until Cash retired from active touring in 1997. Keni Richards 3/12/201763Joey AlvesY & T, guitaristulcerative colitis 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. It appears More recent album covers include Tears for Fears' 2004 release Everybody Loves a Happy Ending. In 1965 he formed the Jimmy Cotton Blues Quartet, with Otis Spann on piano, to record between gigs with Waters' band. 10/2/201766Tom PettyTom Petty and the HeartbreakersDrug OverdoseSanta Monica, California They also were featured on the Tonight Show in 1985 and released over a dozen albums. Geoffrey James "Geoff" Nicholls, longtime keyboardist for the rock band Black Sabbath, has died of lung cancer at age 72. Moving to Macon, Georgia, the band cut their first record with Phil Walden of Capricorn Records. Jarreau passed away at a Los Angeles hospital, leaving behind his wife, Susan, and his son, Ryan. Howard Kaufman Adrenaline Mob was formed in 2011 with a lineup of seasoned metal band veterans, including members of Symphony X and Dream Theater. 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. After Thomas quit the band, he was replaced by bassist Riff West. Geoff Nicholls After getting his life back together, Hlubek also worked with other bands including the Southern Rock Allstars which he co-founded with Blackfoot drummer Jakson Spires. Mike Kellie, the original drummer for Spooky Tooth, has died after a short illness. He was 81. Peter Sarstedt, British singer, instrumentalist and award-winning songwriter, has died at age 75. He 9/23/201768Charles BradleyR&B SingerLiver CancerBrooklyn, New York Barbarella. In 1968, LiPuma and Bob Krasnow formed Blue Thumb records. 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. In the 1970s, Mardas worked as a security consultant. Jones, in turn, introduced Madras to John Lennon. 3/16/201781James CottonBlues harmonica legendPneumoniaAustin, Texas Mike Kellie 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. Jim Fuller, a co-founding member of the Surfaris whose lead guitar work is heard on the band's signature hit "Wipe Out," has died at the age of 69. Geils formed the J. Geils Blues Band with Danny Klein, Magic Dick Salwitz, Stephen Jo Bladd, Seth Justman and Peter Wolf. Robert Thomas "Bobby" Freeman was an African-American soul and R&B singer, songwriter and record producer from San Francisco, California. In 1975, Hashain was chosen to replace original drummer Jim Masdea at the request of Epic Records. Their musical collaborations eventually became the Allman Brothers Band. In 2003, she released a Japanese live album. 2/5/201769Sonny GeraciThe Outsiders / Climax, vocalist Cleveland, Ohio The Roches were the musical guest on Saturday Night Live, November 17, 1979, singing "Bobby's Song" and their a cappella "Hallelujah Chorus". Sign In Please contained their 2/5/201769Sonny GeraciThe Outsiders / Climax, vocalist Cleveland, Ohio Gregg was married seven times. He was suffering from Alzheimer's disease. 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. 2/20/201773Ilene BernsBang Records, director Hlubek founded Molly Hatchet in 1971, singing and playing guitar. 1/20/201776Ronald "Bingo" MundyThe Marcels, singerPneumoniaPittsburgh, Pennsylvania Joey Alves, founding member and guitarist with Y&T, has died at the age of 63 after a battle with ulcerative colitis. Mardas was apparently jealous about the control the Maharishi had over Lennon, and this may the cause of his allegations that The couple had two children. Don Williams George was the older brother of AC/DC's Angus and Malcolm Young and co-produced the first 5 albums for AC/DC. Cartwright replaced original Foghat guitarist Rod Price in 1981. Scott Warren (Dio) handled keyboard duties on the 2007 Heaven and Hell tour. Perhaps Carter's most famous work was with James Taylor, whom she first sang backup for on 1975's Gorilla LP. Morrison was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997 as a member of Parliament-Funkadelic. Allan Holdsworth Sonny Geraci Thomas played on the first four Molly Hatchet albums, including the hit Flirtin' With Disaster. In 2012, he wrote his memoir of life and career with the book As they began work on the Get Back project, Magic Alex insisted that Abbey Road Studios' eight-track machines were no good. He had two other children from a previous marriage and four grandchildren. Buckmaster won the 2002 Grammy Award for Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalists for Train's hit song Drops of Jupiter. Jimmy Nalls was a guitarist and founding member of the blues-rock band Sea Level. Hsker D broke up in 1988. She was a six-time Grammy Award nominee, was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2006 along with Henry Cosby. at the Bay Area Music ("Bammy") Awards. August 17, 1949 - March 22, 2017 (Ringo Starr and Paul and Paul McCartney were in India earlier, but had already returned home by this time). Two of that band's members (Wagner and singer/keyboardist Bruce Blackman) formed Starbuck in Atlanta in 1974. May 24, 1970 - March 3, 2017 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). Scott Warren (Dio) handled keyboard duties on the 2007 Heaven and Hell tour. He was also in a band with his brother, Paul, called ZO2, that performed on the VH1 Rock the Nation tour in 2004, and an '80s tribute band called Rubix Kube. The cause of his illness was not disclosed. Stubblefield performed on several of Brown's classics in the 1960s and early 70s, including "Cold Sweat," ''Say It Loud - I'm Black and I'm Proud," ''I've Got the Feelin'," and the album "Sex Machine." March 4, 1942 - April 9, 2017 He was 69. In 1981 he had his biggest hit with the song "We're in This Love Together," which reached No. Bobby Freeman Watts joined with Mick Ralphs in a blues-rock band the Buddies, which played in German clubs. He made his recording debut in 1969 on "Igginbottom's Wrench," the sole album by the English band Igginbottom. Thomas played on the first four Molly Hatchet albums, including the hit Flirtin' With Disaster. 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. Jim Fuller, a co-founding member of the Surfaris whose lead guitar work is heard on the band's signature hit "Wipe Out," has died at the age of 69. Don Hunstein Jarreau won six Grammys, starting in 1978, across three different categories: jazz, pop and R&B. Bob Wootton Steve Lang Other hits included "He's the Greatest Dancer" and their cover of "My Guy." ", which topped the charts in 14 countries. 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. 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. 1/18/201779Howard KaufmanManager Billy Roberts 1968 - October 22, 2017 Sign In Please contained their Their musical collaborations eventually became the Allman Brothers Band. Fats Domino Troy Gentry In April 2012, Geraci suffered a brain aneurysm and never fully recovered. Alves played on Y&T's first 8 albums, including the classic LPs Earthshaker, Down for the Count, and In Rock We Trust. Autograph got their first taste of success opening for Van Halen on their 1984 tour. 1/24/201769Butch TrucksAllman Brothers Band, drummersuicide by gunshotWest Palm Beach, Florida She later wrote theme songs for several television shows, and was involved in writing film music. Early in his solo career, Cotton was an opening act for Janis Joplin. 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