robert bo wagner obituary

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Members of Savatage also formed the core of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. 1/31/201767John WettonKing Crimson / Asia, bassistColon CancerBournemouth, Dorset, United Kingdom Idlewild South (1970), At Fillmore East (1971), Eat a Peach (1972), Brothers and Sisters (1973), and Win, Lose or Draw (1975). Maggie Roche, one of the three singing sisters that called their group The Roches, has passed away at age 65 of breast cancer. April 20, 1940 - January 20, 2017 The song appeared on their debut album, "Climax featuring Sonny Geraci". He worked with a variety of other bands, including the Athens, Georgia-based band Widespread Panic on their debut album, Mom's Kitchen. He was born June 27, 1961, in Muskegon, the son of Donald and Dorothy (Lorenz) Wagner. Joey Alves Jarreau was a frequent guest on other television shows including The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson and SoulTrain. Buckmaster wrote instrumental tracks for the 1974 Harry Nilsson film Son of Dracula, and composed the original score for Terry Gilliam's science fiction hit 12 Monkeys (1995), which starred Bruce Willis, Madeleine Stowe and Brad Pitt. 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. Jimmy Nalls was a guitarist and founding member of the blues-rock band Sea Level. He had been receiving treatment for Hepatitis C, but chronic liver damage led to doctors to recommend a transplant. In the mid-1970s Holdsworth joined the New Tony Williams Lifetime, a jazz-rock fusion quartet led by former Miles Davis drummer Tony Williams. February 5, 1953 - March 4, 2017 April 2, 1943 - February 19, 2017 Bobby Freeman Their first album, 1975's classic "Believe It," introduced Holdsworth to American listeners. Mick Ralphs left Mott the Hoople to co-found Bad Company, followed by Ian Hunter's exit in 1974. Cartwright replaced original Foghat guitarist Rod Price in 1981. 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. 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"). The Roaches sang on "Was a Sunny Day." later played briefly with Pat Travers and worked as a guitar tech for the Allman Brothers Band and Jonny Lang. August 6, 1946 - April 15, 2017 July 8, 1938 - February 17, 2017 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. 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." There is a problem with your email/password. Nicholls' worked on every Black Sabbath album from Fats Domino died of natural causes on October 24, 2017, at his home in Harvey, Louisiana, at the age of 89. Intended as a comeback vehicle for Geraci, he was backed in the studio by Donnie Iris's band, The Cruisers. 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. Ilene Berns, former director of Bang Records, has died at age 73. May 11, 1947 - January 24, 2017 Thomas was with Molly Hatchet from 1974 through 1981 during their meteoric rise to success. The Beach Boys reworked the song as "Do You Wanna Dance?" Idlewild South (1970), At Fillmore East (1971), Eat a Peach (1972), Brothers and Sisters (1973), and Win, Lose or Draw (1975). Pete Overend Watts 4/10/201763Banner ThomasMolly Hatchet, bassist Jacksonville, Florida He worked alongside drummer and percussionist Jai "Jaimoe" Johnny Johanson. later played briefly with Pat Travers and worked as a guitar tech for the Allman Brothers Band and Jonny Lang. He began his professional career designing science fiction book covers for Penguin books. November 24, 1931 - January 11, 2017 11/16/2017 Michael DaviesHawkwind, keyboardist Cotton also worked in rock music. Jones, in turn, introduced Madras to John Lennon. Steve Lang, who joined Canadian rockers April Wine replacing original bassist Jim Clench, has died at the age of 67. Petersburg, Florida Claude Hudson "Butch" Trucks was born in Jacksonville, Florida and began drumming in junior high school. Greco appeared with the Rat Pack on stage and TV as well as being a favorite on the Las Vegas strip. Cotton also worked in rock music. Pete Overend Watts, founding member and bassist of the 1970s rock band, Mott the Hoople, has died of throat cancer at age 69. February 20, 1950 - September 3, 2017 Classic Allman Brothers releases include Allman Brother Band (1969), 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 appeared on the show again in 1984 and in 1990. Walter Becker He released his last solo album, When the City, in 2004. Holland onstage. Sonny Geraci, who was the lead singer for The Outsiders and then later Climax, has passed away at the age of 69. Brett Cartwright also toured as Foghat's bassist during the late 1980s. He later spent decades touring and recording with a variety of outfits, including his group the Aquarium Rescue Unit. It has The youth had been employed as a part-time groundskeeper at the estate and was involved in a sexual relationship with Pallenberg. 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). recorded by hundreds of musicians. Holland onstage. 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. Co-writers on "C'mon and Swim" were legendary DJ Tom Donahue and the 20-year-old Sylvester Stewart, later known as Sly Stone. The band reached great commercial success in 1972 after David Bowie offered them the song "All the Young Dudes." November 24, 1931 - January 11, 2017 July 20, 1964 - May 18, 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. 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 married singer Anita Carter, the sister of June Carter Cash, in 1974, although the couple later divorced. Many lawsuits followed. In his later years, he toured clubs and was a frequent performer Other hits included "He's the Greatest Dancer" and their cover of "My Guy." His final recording was a star-studded album that included Gregg Allman, Chuck Leavell and Warren Haynes. He played in two high school bands: the Vikings, who released one 7-inch in 1964, and the Echoes, which mainly played Beatles covers. He also released several blues and jazz albums. Steve Wright, the original bass player of The Greg Kihn Band, has died of a heart attack. May 24, 1970 - March 3, 2017 August 4, 1941 - March 24, 2017 which occasionally featured as many as 14 musicians plus two female backing vocalists, the Sheer Delights. March 20, 1976 - July 20, 2017 Maggie Roche 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. Morrison was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997 as a member of Parliament-Funkadelic. 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. The song was also featured in George Lucas's Rock 'n' Roll coming-of-age film "American Graffiti" (1973). Rick Stevens He played with the legendary band from their beginning until they broke up in 2014. Bob Wootton There he met John Dunbar who ran the Indica Gallery. Al Jarreau 3/16/201781James CottonBlues harmonica legendPneumoniaAustin, Texas 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. 13 (2013). He played in two high school bands: the Vikings, who released one 7-inch in 1964, and the Echoes, which mainly played Beatles covers. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band LP, and on the cover of Lennon and Ono's Unfinished Music No.1: Two Virgins), as well as a custom Vox Kensington guitar, a colored felt pen drawing called "Strong", and a pen and ink drawing by Lennon entitled "Happy Fish". He was 56. Buddy Greco 2/17/201778Alan Aldridgeartist Los Angeles, California? April 5, 1967 - September 8, 2017 Two of that band's members (Wagner and singer/keyboardist Bruce Blackman) formed Starbuck in Atlanta in 1974. She was 64. Bob Wootton Pete Shotton Anita Pallenberg was an Italian fashion model, actress and girlfriend of Brain Jones and Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones. Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy. 1/21/201765Maggie RocheThe RochesBreast Cancer Joni Sledge Robert Thomas "Bobby" Freeman was an African-American soul and R&B singer, songwriter and record producer from San Francisco, California. Freeman appeared on American Bandstand and toured with musicians Fats Domino, the Coasters, and Jackie Wilson. Soon, he was invited to become a permanent member of his band. He worked alongside drummer and percussionist Jai "Jaimoe" Johnny Johanson. 4/15/201770Allan Holdsworthjazz and fusion guitaristHeart FailureVista, California The band's debut album, The song tells of a Marie-Clair, a poor girl who becomes a member of the European jet set. 7/20/201741Chester BenningtonLinkin Park, vocalistsuicide by hangingPalos Verdes Estates, California Hunstein worked for Columbia Records from 1956 until the company eliminated the photography department in 1986. Within days, Cash asked Wootton to join the tour as the new lead guitarist. He was largely responsible for writing and arranging the band's 1973 hit single, "Funky Worm". Autograph got their first taste of success opening for Van Halen on their 1984 tour. Zablidowsky also toured with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts and SOTO. October 26, 1951 - January 21, 2017 He is credited for composing and copyrighting the 1960s rock music standard "Hey Joe" which was a smash hit when recorded by Jimi Hendrix and has been 1/7/201775Peter Sarstedtsingerprogressive supranuclear palsy (PSP)Sussex, England He first recorded in 1961, with Carolyn Hester, which is when he met Bob Dylan. Country music legend Mel Tillis has died in Florida at age 85. Ronald "Bingo" Mundy, of the doo-wop group The Marcels, has died at age 76 of pneumonia. He performed on most of Cash's recordings from 1968 until Cash retired from active touring in 1997. July 1, 1935 - March 16, 2017 Born in Athens, Greece, Mardas moved to London in 1965. Watts wrote a book about hiking on England South West Coast Path. Don Williams, one of the biggest stars in country music during the late 1970s, has died at age 78. July 10, 1950 - July 9, 2017 The crew She recorded with the band Howdy Moon in 1974, and then worked with Lowell George as the producer for her two first solo albums. In his later years, he toured clubs and was a frequent performer Tommy LiPuma January 10, 1930 - March 3, 2017 Howard Kaufman, long-time manager of Aerosmith, Stevie Nicks and the Eagles, has died at age 79 after a long illness. Mardas was fired when Allen Klein was brought in to make sense of the Beatles' finances. April 2, 1943 - February 19, 2017 8/1/201772Goldy McJohnSteppenwolf, keyboardistHeart Failure He was 50 years old. Feb. 7, 1924 - May 4, 2017 When the Beatles set up Apple, Mardas, now dubbed "Magic Alex" by Lennon, was hired to run the electronics division. July 5, 1936 - March 13, 2017 Thomas played on the first four Molly Hatchet albums, including the hit Flirtin' With Disaster. "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. 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. Buddy Greco He was found slumped over an amplifier on the edge of the stage and then rushed to Crawford W. Long Hospital where he died. Paul O'Neill, a rock music producer and the creative force behind Trans-Siberian Orchestra, has died from an undisclosed chronic illness. The two were so close that they were known around school as "Shennon and Lotton" or "Lotton and Shennon." Morrison was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997 as a member of Parliament-Funkadelic. Joni Sledge to San Francisco, starting a career as a rehabilitation counselor for people with disabilities. 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. He was 90. hit "Turn Up The Radio" that was featured in an episode of "Miami Vice." In April 2012, Geraci suffered a brain aneurysm and never fully recovered. Paul O'Neill 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. He was 76. 1 R&B single "Uptight (Everything's Alright)." In 2004, Mardas auctioned off several items from his collection of Lennon memorabilia. 3/3/201746Tommy Pagepop singer / music executiveSuicide Hashian was also the drummer for fellow Boston member Barry Goudreau's self-titled solo album which was released in 1980. Walter "Junie" Morrison, keyboardist with the Ohio Players, George Clinton's Parliament Funkadelic, and Soul II Soul, has passed at age 62. 's "Run's House" and Beastie Boys' "Shadrach." April 18, 1943 - February 18, 2017 Goldy McJohn, a founding member and keyboardist of Canadian rockers Steppenwolf, has died at age 72. Tommy Allsup Don Williams In the 1960s and 1970s, he designed a number of rock album covers, including the Who's Ronald "Bingo" Mundy, of the doo-wop group The Marcels, has died at age 76 of pneumonia. Members of Savatage also formed the core of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Starbuck had its origins with the Biloxi, Mississippi band Eternity's Children, which Bo joined in 1968. Other hits included "He's the Greatest Dancer" and their cover of "My Guy." 2/12/201776Al Jarreaujazz vocalist Los Angeles, California Mardas was apparently jealous about the control the Maharishi had over Lennon, and this may the cause of his allegations that His work fills the bestselling book 4/12/201760Keni RichardsAutograph, drummerMurdered May 13, 1947 - January 22, 2017 Jarreau passed away at a Los Angeles hospital, leaving behind his wife, Susan, and his son, Ryan. Steve Lang The band reached great commercial success in 1972 after David Bowie offered them the song "All the Young Dudes.". 1 R&B single "Uptight (Everything's Alright)." He recorded over 60 albums, played on a bill with the Beatles and performed for Queen Elizabeth II. May 14, 1938 - April 14, 2017 After moving to Macon, Georgia, Cochran became friends with soul singer Otis Redding and played bass guitar on Redding's early recording of "Shout Bamalama" and its B-side, "Fat Girl". Albert Austin Burgess was a pioneering American rockabilly guitarist and singer. 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. Bruce Langhorne 6/20/201772Robert "Bo" WagnerStarbuck Santa Monica, California His work fills the bestselling book 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"). Together they had three children (Brett, Cassandra and Mark) before Bert died of heart failure on December 30, 1967. Original drummer Leonard Haze died in 2016. The band reached great commercial success in 1972 after David Bowie offered them the song "All the Young Dudes." As a rockabilly and swing musician, Allsup also worked with Ronnie Smith, Roy Orbison, and Willie Nelson. The Man Who Hated Walking, was published in 2013. 1/22/201769Pete Overend WattsMott The Hoople, bassistThroat Cancer He occasionally played gigs in the Boston area with former bandmates, including Goudreau, Fran Sheehan, and Brad Delp. 5/27/201769Gregg AllmanAllman Brothers BandLiver CancerRichmond Hill, Georgia The huge success of The Partridge Family TV show led to Cassidy becoming a teen idol and a solo career as a pop singer. It has been reported that the famed DJ Murray the K played the song 26 times during one of his shows! There he met John Dunbar who ran the Indica Gallery. Lang joined April Wine in 1976, in time for the band's fifth studio album, The Whole World's Goin' Crazy. He released his first solo album, Music From The Hidden, in 2013. December 10, 1941 - January 7, 2017 Wootton's girlfriend asked Cash's wife, June Carter Cash, if Wootton could sit in that night. Howard Kaufman, long-time manager of Aerosmith, Stevie Nicks and the Eagles, has died at age 79 after a long illness. He moved to Macon, Georgia to play with Otis Redding, who hailed from there. 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." 4/14/201778Bruce Langhornefolk musician Los Angeles, California He also played on the soundtrack to the film adaptation of the Who's Tommy and Traffic's The Low Spark of High Heeled Boys. and recorded the song on their 1965 album "Today!" His biggest hit, however, was as the singer for Climax; the band had a number 3 hit in 1972 with "Precious And Few". As a youth he sang in church, as well as with street-corner harmony groups and local jazz bands. He also performed voice-over work (he played a talking plant in an episode of the Adult Swim series Space Ghost Coast to Coast). As a youth he sang in church, as well as with street-corner harmony groups and local jazz bands. Becker and his partner Donald Fagen formed Steely Dan in California in 1971. One Nation Under a Groove. Members of Savatage also formed the core of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Holland, his wife Vicky Wootton, and daughter, Scarlett Wootton, as The Tennessee Three. who hired him to create a psychedelic light show for a Rolling Stones tour in support of the album Their Satanic Majesties Request. Mardas lived in Athens until his death on January 13, 2017. Alwin Lopez Jarreau was born in Milwaukee on March 12, 1940, into a musical family. Unless youre Paul F. Tompkins or the creator of the video below, its pretty unlikely youve given Starbucks 1976 hit Moonlight Feels Right more than a passing thought lately. Waylon Jennings also missed this plane ride on the Day The Music Died. Jimmy LaFave was a folksinger who crafted a musical style called Red Dirt music. Later in life, Seidemann created a series of portraits of aviation pioneers such as test pilot Chuck Yeager, aircraft designer Robert Sandusky and James H. Doolittle. May 11, 1947 - January 24, 2017 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. 4/1/201783Lonnie Brooksblues guitarist ?Chicago, Illinois John Wetton 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." He is the third member of Y&T to die in recent years. John Warren "J." (Ringo Starr and Paul and Paul McCartney were in India earlier, but had already returned home by this time). 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 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). Steve Lang, who joined Canadian rockers April Wine replacing original bassist Jim Clench, has died at the age of 67. He had two other children from a previous marriage and four grandchildren. Wootton's girlfriend asked Cash's wife, June Carter Cash, if Wootton could sit in that night. November 24, 1931 - January 11, 2017 March 24, 1949 - February 4, 2017 Kaufman's management company, H.K. Mick Ralphs left Mott the Hoople to co-found Bad Company, followed by Ian Hunter's exit in 1974. There he met John Dunbar who ran the Indica Gallery. He was 90. Their original lead singer, Cornelius "Nini" Harp, died on June 4, 2013. Mardas was fired when Allen Klein was brought in to make sense of the Beatles' finances. Before joining Black Sabbath, Nicholls played in the NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) band Quartz. In 1965 he formed the Jimmy Cotton Blues Quartet, with Otis Spann on piano, to record between gigs with Waters' band. Their first album, 1975's classic "Believe It," introduced Holdsworth to American listeners. Derek Trucks joined the Allman Brothers Band in 1999. Sylvia Moy, a Motown songwriter who helped write the Stevie Wonder hits "My Cherie Amour" and "I Was Made to Love Her," has died. He reunited with the original group for the 1999 PBS special "Doo-Wop 50." He was involved in early production of the Third Stage album, but left when Masdea returned. Rosie Hamlin 3/12/201763Joey AlvesY & T, guitaristulcerative colitis His father was a minister, and his mother played the piano in church. One Nation Under a Groove. Clyde Stubblefield, a drummer for James Brown who created one of the most widely sampled drum breaks ever, has died. Butch Trucks 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." Allman released his first solo album, In 2010, the Country Music Association inducted Don Williams into the Country Music Hall of Fame. and recorded the song on their 1965 album "Today!" 1945 - January 21, 2017 1/18/201769Mike KellieSpooky Tooth, drummer July 20, 1964 - May 18, 2017 "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. Autograph got their first taste of success opening for Van Halen on their 1984 tour. 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 Roaches sang on "Was a Sunny Day." Tommy LiPuma, a Grammy Award-Winning producer and music industry executive, has died at the age of 80. 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." Wootton was also employed as a stunt double for Cash in various film and television appearances. 2/18/201773Clyde StubblefieldJames Brown, drummerKidney FailureMadison, Wisconsin Steve Lang Kaufman's management company, H.K. 3/3/201787Lyle RitzWrecking Crew bassist?Portland, Oregon John Wetton Duane Roland, Banner Thomas, and Bruce Crump joined the band in 1976. He was 69. In 1975, Don appeared as a member of the Dixie Dancekings band in the movie As a rockabilly and swing musician, Allsup also worked with Ronnie Smith, Roy Orbison, and Willie Nelson. 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. Kaufman created HK Management after Azoff left Front Line to become president of MCA Records, where he stayed until 1989. 2011, bassist Phil Kennemore died after a short battle with lung cancer. He released his first solo album, Music From The Hidden, in 2013. James Cotton been reported that the famed DJ Murray the K played the song 26 times during one of his shows! One Nation Under a Groove. When the Beatles set up Apple, Mardas, now dubbed "Magic Alex" by Lennon, was hired to run the electronics division. 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. Col. Bruce Hampton More recently, he'd been performing at the Vista Room in Atlanta, where he'd been booked for a weekly residency. Blues harmonica legend James Cotton has died after a bout of pneumonia. The band reached great commercial success in 1972 after David Bowie offered them the song "All the Young Dudes." He began his professional career late in life after being discovered Members of Savatage also formed the core of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. 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. In his later years, he toured clubs and was a frequent performer In 1977, Morrison joined George Clinton's P-Funk (Parliament-Funkadelic) where he became musical director. The Marcels are best known for their number 1 cover of "Blue Moon" in 1961. He was 75. After leaving Boston, Hashian sued Boston band leader Tom Scholz for back royalties and the two later settled out of court. 9/19/201772Johnny SandlinProducerCancerDecatur, Alabama Jones, in turn, introduced Madras to John Lennon. 8/1/201772Goldy McJohnSteppenwolf, keyboardistHeart Failure Chuck Berry Buddy Greco That drum break has been sampled 1000s of times and has been used for decades by hip-hop groups and rappers. Walter "Junie" Morrison 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. Soon, he was invited to become a permanent member of his band. was filming a dream scene with actor William Hurt on a metal hospital bed placed across railroad tracks. Berns took over management of Bang Records when she was 24, shortly after the death of Bert Berns. Wetton had his greatest commercial success with Asia. No Time for Dreaming in 2011. Sylvia Moy, a Motown songwriter who helped write the Stevie Wonder hits "My Cherie Amour" and "I Was Made to Love Her," has died. John Warren "J." Joey Alves 1/16/2017 Steve WrightGreg Kihn Band, bassistHeart FailureSacramento, California 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. Together they had three children (Brett, Cassandra and Mark) before Bert died of heart failure on December 30, 1967. 1/7/201775Peter Sarstedtsingerprogressive supranuclear palsy (PSP)Sussex, England Malcolm Young Howard Kaufman 4/1/201783Lonnie Brooksblues guitarist ?Chicago, Illinois Ronald "Bingo" Mundy, of the doo-wop group The Marcels, has died at age 76 of pneumonia. On November 15, 2017, hr was found dead on his tour bus before a scheduled performance in Tucson, Arizona. Within days, Cash asked Wootton to join the tour as the new lead guitarist. 2/4/201767Steve LangApril Wine, bassistParkinson's disease? From 1976 to 1980, Starbuck toured with acts including Electric Light Orchestra, KC and the Sunshine Band, Hall & Oates and Boston. His first national success was with his 1975 album "We Got By" on Warner Brothers records. Joni Sledge Mardas was fired when Allen Klein was brought in to make sense of the Beatles' finances. 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. Members of Savatage also formed the core of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Co-writers on "C'mon and Swim" were legendary DJ Tom Donahue and the 20-year-old Sylvester Stewart, later known as Sly Stone. Bradley died of liver cancer in Brooklyn, New York, at the age of 68. 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. Freeman appeared on American Bandstand and toured with musicians Fats Domino, the Coasters, and Jackie Wilson. 1/22/201769Pete Overend WattsMott The Hoople, bassistThroat Cancer Thomas played on the first four Molly Hatchet albums, including the hit Flirtin' With Disaster. He was largely responsible for writing and arranging the band's 1973 hit single, "Funky Worm". In 2004, Mardas auctioned off several items from his collection of Lennon memorabilia. 11/21/201778Wayne Cochransoul singer Miramar, Florida Jimmy Nalls to San Francisco, starting a career as a rehabilitation counselor for people with disabilities. Pete Shotton, John Lennon's childhood friend during their school days in Liverpool and a member of Quarrymen, has passed away. 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