He later owned a chain of tanning salons in Boston, as well as a small record shop. Butch Trucks, drummer and founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, has passed by his own hand at age 69. Mario Maglieri 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. Joni Sledge The album included their first single "Sunshine Help Me" as well as their cover of "Tobacco Road". May 14, 1938 - April 14, 2017 November 6, 1946 - October 22, 2017 Clyde Stubblefield 4/6/201774David Peelfolksinger / friend of John LennonHeart FailureNew York, New York March 24, 1947 - January 18, 2017 3/18/201788Don HunsteinRock PhotographerAlzheimer's Disease Geoff Nicholls He released his first solo album, Music From The Hidden, in 2013. Don Hunstein 1/23/201776Bobby FreemanR&B singer/songwriter Daly City, California 1/20/201776Ronald "Bingo" MundyThe Marcels, singerPneumoniaPittsburgh, Pennsylvania Many lawsuits followed. HOME 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. August 16, 1936 - October 7, 2017 Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy. On November 15, 2017, hr was found dead on his tour bus before a scheduled performance in Tucson, Arizona. October 18, 1926 - March 18, 2017 Riders, Jarreau passed away at a Los Angeles hospital, leaving behind his wife, Susan, and his son, Ryan. Spooky Tooth released their first album, It's All About, in May 1968. May 14, 1938 - April 14, 2017 2/19/201773Larry Coryelljazz fusion guitaristHeart FailureNew York, New York The title character of Bob Dylan's song "Mr. Tambourine Man" was inspired by Langhorne, who used to play a large Turkish frame drum in performances and recordings. Bradley died of liver cancer in Brooklyn, New York, at the age of 68. 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 'custom Vox Kensington guitar' later sold at an auction for 269,000 on 19 May 2013. 2016. Larry Coryell 1957 - March 10, 2017 Mundy left the group in the 1960s after the racially integrated band had problems touring in the Deep South. Wootton was also employed as a stunt double for Cash in various film and television appearances. Petersburg, Florida 2/4/201767Steve LangApril Wine, bassistParkinson's disease? Their musical collaborations eventually became the Allman Brothers Band. He also began recording with Cash's original drummer, W.S. Trucks was married to Melinda Trucks for more than 40 years. Sonny Geraci Watts joined with Mick Ralphs in a blues-rock band the Buddies, which played in German clubs. Heaven and Hell (1980) until Tommy Allsup In 2010, the Country Music Association inducted Don Williams into the Country Music Hall of Fame. J. Geils His most successful single was "The Lady Is a Tramp", which sold over one million copies. After high school, Trucks formed another band, the Bitter Ind, which played clubs around Daytona Beach, Florida. 1/18/201779Howard KaufmanManager 3/24/201775Pete ShottonJohn Lennon's childhood friendHeart Failure?Knutsford, Cheshire, England 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). J. Geils Band hit singles included "Love Stinks" (1980), "Freeze-Frame" (1981) and "Centerfold" a #1 hit in 1981. Tragedy struck the Allman legacy in 2014 when a fatal accident occurred during the first day of filming for Midnight Rider, a biopic based on Allman's book, My Cross to Bear. Asia was a radio staple in the 1980s with hits such as "Only Time Will Tell" and "Heat of the Moment." June 13, 1940 - January 23, 2017 Classic Allman Brothers releases include Allman Brother Band (1969), Chris Cornell Watts joined with Mick Ralphs in a blues-rock band the Buddies, which played in German clubs. The Marcels formed in Pittsburgh in 1959 and were named after a popular 1950s hairstyle, the Marcel Wave. Valerie Carter, a talented singer-songwriter who had a successful solo career but is most remembered as a backup singer on numerous hit records, has died. In 2003, she released a Japanese live album. Hashian died on March 22, 2017, after collapsing while performing on board a cruise ship en route to Nassau, Bahamas. August 14, 1926 - January 10, 2017 The Man Who Hated Walking, was published in 2013. August 14, 1926 - January 10, 2017 Members of Savatage also formed the core of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. later played briefly with Pat Travers and worked as a guitar tech for the Allman Brothers Band and Jonny Lang. In the 1970s, Mardas worked as a security consultant. Chuck Berry, a music pioneer often called "the Father of Rock 'n' Roll," has died at his home outside St. Louis. Lennon would stare at the box for hours while high on LSD. Butch Trucks Joey Alves, founding member and guitarist with Y&T, has died at the age of 63 after a battle with ulcerative colitis. Gregg was married seven times. He made major contributions to the platinum-selling Funkadelic album He is a widely traveled evangelist and the author of several books. Kaufman's management company, H.K. He also began recording with Cash's original drummer, W.S. 2011, bassist Phil Kennemore died after a short battle with lung cancer. Guitarist Duane Roland died in 2006. Bob is survived by his children, Davis . Steve Wright He was 75. He was best known for his 1969 song "Where Do You Go To (My Lovely)? Claude Hudson "Butch" Trucks was born in Jacksonville, Florida and began drumming in junior high school. later played briefly with Pat Travers and worked as a guitar tech for the Allman Brothers Band and Jonny Lang. Mike Kellie 6/13/201775Anita PallenbergKeith Richards' girlfriendHepatitis C A Quick One and Elton John's His first national success was with his 1975 album "We Got By" on Warner Brothers records. David Z When Prince learned that Stubblefield was deep in debt from a fight against bladder cancer, he personally paid $90,000 to cover his bills. Management, also represented Jimmy Buffett, Chicago, Lenny Kravitz and Def Leppard. 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). 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. As they began work on the Get Back project, Magic Alex insisted that Abbey Road Studios' eight-track machines were no good. J. Geils also had an interest in auto racing and restoration. Joey Alves He released his first solo album, Music From The Hidden, in 2013. August 4, 1941 - March 24, 2017 In April 2012, Geraci suffered a brain aneurysm and never fully recovered. 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. After Thomas quit the band, he was replaced by bassist Riff West. Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy. He had been receiving treatment for Hepatitis C, but chronic liver damage led to doctors to recommend a transplant. He was 74. The Roches were the musical guest on Saturday Night Live, November 17, 1979, singing "Bobby's Song" and their a cappella "Hallelujah Chorus". March 12, 1940 - February 12, 2017 She was 60 years old. John "Sib" Hashian January 10, 1930 - March 3, 2017 9/5/201777Rick StevensTower of PowerLiver Cancer 1/18/201779Howard KaufmanManager Watts wrote a book about hiking on England South West Coast Path. 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". 1/20/201776Ronald "Bingo" MundyThe Marcels, singerPneumoniaPittsburgh, Pennsylvania Lyle Ritz Ronald "Bingo" Mundy, of the doo-wop group The Marcels, has died at age 76 of pneumonia. "Angel Baby" was one of John Lennon's favorite songs. 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. Geoffrey James "Geoff" Nicholls, longtime keyboardist for the rock band Black Sabbath, has died of lung cancer at age 72. He made his first recordings in Memphis for Sun Records, under the direction of Sam Phillips. Derek Trucks joined the Allman Brothers Band in 1999. 2018 Young Al began singing in the church choir at 4, harmonizing with his siblings. Alan Aldridge 4/1/201783Lonnie Brooksblues guitarist ?Chicago, Illinois Idlewild South (1970), At Fillmore East (1971), Eat a Peach (1972), Brothers and Sisters (1973), and Win, Lose or Draw (1975). that the Maharishi had sex with a young American student, and had made a sexual advance toward Mia Farrow. Incidentally, it was at the Indica Gallery where John Lennon first met Yoko Ono in November, 1966. He is also well remembered for singing Pero, who also played with Twisted Sister, died of a heart attack. November 24, 1931 - January 11, 2017 Another founding member of Molly Hatchet, drummer Bruce Crump, died in March 2015. Other hits included "He's the Greatest Dancer" and their cover of "My Guy." His most successful single was "The Lady Is a Tramp", which sold over one million copies. 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. that the Maharishi had sex with a young American student, and had made a sexual advance toward Mia Farrow. He appeared on TV's Saturday Night Live during their first season in 1976, singing "We'll Get By" and "Somebody's Watching You". Heaven and Hell (1980) until Thanks for using Find a Grave, if you have any feedback we would love to hear from you. 3/30/201771Rosie HamlinRosie and the Originals "Angel Baby"fibromyalgiaBelen, New Mexico He appeared often in the TV series Away We Go and had a role in the movie The Girl Who Knew Too Much. February 23, 1956 - April 5, 2017 1/10/201790Buddy Grecosinger Las Vegas, Nevada Pete Overend Watts Col. Bruce Hampton He was 75. He released his last solo album, When the City, in 2004. Bob Wootton 3/18/201790Chuck BerryRock 'n' Roll pioneer St. Charles, Missouri He made his first recordings in Memphis for Sun Records, under the direction of Sam Phillips. Joey Alves, founding member and guitarist with Y&T, has died at the age of 63 after a battle with ulcerative colitis. The police investigation stated that Pallenberg was not on the same floor of the house at the time the fatal shot was fired. 4/15/201770Allan Holdsworthjazz and fusion guitaristHeart FailureVista, California He made his recording debut in 1969 on "Igginbottom's Wrench," the sole album by the English band Igginbottom. Ilene Berns Tommy Page J. Geils also had an interest in auto racing and restoration. Alves played on Y&T's first 8 albums, including the classic LPs Earthshaker, Down for the Count, and In Rock We Trust. 1/18/201779Howard KaufmanManager Greco appeared with the Rat Pack on stage and TV as well as being a favorite on the Las Vegas strip. He was 73. The remaining members recruited Ray Major (guitar) and Nigel Benjamin (vocals) and abbreviated their name Mott. Mardas was apparently jealous about the control the Maharishi had over Lennon, and this may the cause of his allegations that The title character of Bob Dylan's song "Mr. Tambourine Man" was inspired by Langhorne, who used to play a large Turkish frame drum in performances and recordings. More recently, he'd been performing at the Vista Room in Atlanta, where he'd been booked for a weekly residency. Yanni Alexis Mardas, an early employee of the Beatles' Apple Corps who was known as "Magic Alex," has died after a battle with pneumonia. It has They released their debut album in 1970 and continued until their breakup in 1985. Hampton founded the legendary Hampton Grease Band in Atlanta. In 2012, he wrote his memoir of life and career with the book February 29, 1944 - January 28, 2017 Lennon would stare at the box for hours while high on LSD. Freeman appeared on American Bandstand and toured with musicians Fats Domino, the Coasters, and Jackie Wilson. The half-baked idea proved to be a disaster, and the mixing desk was soon sold as scrap for 5. He moved to Macon, Georgia to play with Otis Redding, who hailed from there. Hunstein is survived by his wife, a son and daughter and three grandchildren. Walter "Junie" Morrison Moy write other Motown hits as well, including The Isley Brothers' "This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak for You)" and Marvin Gaye and Kim Weston's "It Takes Two." He was 73. the great artists recording for the label, including Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Miles Davis, Aretha Franklin, Janis Joplin and Simon&Garfunkel. February 29, 1944 - January 28, 2017 Lyle Ritz 9/8/201750Troy GentryMontgomery and Gentryhelicopter crashMedford, New Jersey After high school, Trucks formed another band, the Bitter Ind, which played clubs around Daytona Beach, Florida. March 24, 1947 - January 18, 2017 The band reached great commercial success in 1972 after David Bowie offered them the song "All the Young Dudes." Clyde Stubblefield died of kidney failure at a Madison, Wisconsin hospital. Moy write other Motown hits as well, including The Isley Brothers' "This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak for You)" and Marvin Gaye and Kim Weston's "It Takes Two." at the Bay Area Music ("Bammy") Awards. Petersburg, Florida TV appearances included The Midnight Special, American Bandstand, The Merv Griffin Show, Dinah!, The Mike Douglas Show and Solid Gold. Thomas was with Molly Hatchet from 1974 through 1981 during their meteoric rise to success. Sign In Please contained their He sold the shop in 1996. His first national success was with his 1975 album "We Got By" on Warner Brothers records. Trucks was married to Melinda Trucks for more than 40 years. 1/20/201776Ronald "Bingo" MundyThe Marcels, singerPneumoniaPittsburgh, Pennsylvania He rejoined Spooky Tooth in 1973 for a couple of years, a stint that brought future Foreigner star Mick Jones into the band. In 1975, Don appeared as a member of the Dixie Dancekings band in the movie Bobby Freeman June 12, 1949 - January 31, 2017 July 5, 1936 - March 13, 2017 15 on the Billboard pop singles chart. Heaven and Hell (1980) until Mardas was fired when Allen Klein was brought in to make sense of the Beatles' finances. Hashian died on March 22, 2017, after collapsing while performing on board a cruise ship en route to Nassau, Bahamas. 9/3/201766Dave HlubekMolly Hatchet, guitaristHeart Failure Alan Aldridge 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). Chuck Berry, a music pioneer often called "the Father of Rock 'n' Roll," has died at his home outside St. Louis. Tommy LiPuma, a Grammy Award-Winning producer and music industry executive, has died at the age of 80. He also performed voice-over work (he played a talking plant in an episode of the Adult Swim series Space Ghost Coast to Coast). Ilene Berns Mike Kellie Mardas was fired when Allen Klein was brought in to make sense of the Beatles' finances. Chuck Berry, a music pioneer often called "the Father of Rock 'n' Roll," has died at his home outside St. Louis. The Man Who Hated Walking, was published in 2013. May 31, 1951 - June 22, 2017 Chuck Berry, a music pioneer often called "the Father of Rock 'n' Roll," has died at his home outside St. Louis. Many lawsuits followed. April 28. 1/31/201767John WettonKing Crimson / Asia, bassistColon CancerBournemouth, Dorset, United Kingdom In 2004, Mardas auctioned off several items from his collection of Lennon memorabilia. 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