Born in Athens, Greece, Mardas moved to London in 1965. He was found slumped over an amplifier on the edge of the stage and then rushed to Crawford W. Long Hospital where he died. 1/31/201767John WettonKing Crimson / Asia, bassistColon CancerBournemouth, Dorset, United Kingdom who hired him to create a psychedelic light show for a Rolling Stones tour in support of the album Their Satanic Majesties Request. Rosie Hamlin, lead singer of Rosie and the Originals, the early 1960s San Diego group known for their hit single "Angel Baby," has died at age 71. His nephew is guitarist Derek Trucks, a co-founder of the Tedeschi Trucks Band. 2/12/201776Al Jarreaujazz vocalist Los Angeles, California 1964 - April 12, 2017 Hashian died on March 22, 2017, after collapsing while performing on board a cruise ship en route to Nassau, Bahamas. June 27, 1947 - March 3, 2017 A previous auto crash while the band was on tour in 2014 destroyed their van and gear. As a youth he sang in church, as well as with street-corner harmony groups and local jazz bands. Geoff Nicholls He retired from music to become an evangelist minister in Miami, Florida. A previous auto crash while the band was on tour in 2014 destroyed their van and gear. hit "Turn Up The Radio" that was featured in an episode of "Miami Vice." Stubblefield was greatly admired by fellow musicians. 1/10/201790Buddy Grecosinger Las Vegas, Nevada Another founding member of Molly Hatchet, drummer Bruce Crump, died in March 2015. November 24, 1931 - January 11, 2017 that the Maharishi had sex with a young American student, and had made a sexual advance toward Mia Farrow. The photo was used as the cover of Dylan's second album, David Cassidy Daptone records released his debut album Rolling Stone magazine named the debut as of the top 50 albums of 2011. May 31, 1951 - June 22, 2017 He released his last solo album, When the City, in 2004. Anita Pallenberg was an Italian fashion model, actress and girlfriend of Brain Jones and Keith Richards of the Rolling Stones. July 12, 1955 - May 21, 2017 Howard Kaufman, long-time manager of Aerosmith, Stevie Nicks and the Eagles, has died at age 79 after a long illness. As an actor, he appeared in the 1996 film Sling Blade, playing the role of Morris, the songwriting band manager. He was 76. Ron Beitle In the 1960s and 1970s, he designed a number of rock album covers, including the Who's Obituary for Robert Montgomery Wagner We mourn the loss of Robert M. Wagner "Moe" born October 12, 1947 of Jodie, WV and entered into rest October 28, 2020. Buddy Greco, a popular jazz and pop singer, has passed at the age of 90. J. Geils His father was a minister, and his mother played the piano in church. 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. He occasionally played gigs in the Boston area with former bandmates, including Goudreau, Fran Sheehan, and Brad Delp. Mundy left the group in the 1960s after the racially integrated band had problems touring in the Deep South. 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 May 13, 1947 - January 22, 2017 He sold the shop in 1996. In the 1970s, Mardas worked as a security consultant. 1/7/201775Peter Sarstedtsingerprogressive supranuclear palsy (PSP)Sussex, England He was 75. Sonny Burgess He was 73. a songwriter. The Marcels formed in Pittsburgh in 1959 and were named after a popular 1950s hairstyle, the Marcel Wave. Lead vocalist Danny Joe Brown died in 2005. The Man Who Hated Walking, was published in 2013. September 15, 1938 - April 15, 2017 Watts joined with Mick Ralphs in a blues-rock band the Buddies, which played in German clubs. As a rockabilly and swing musician, Allsup also worked with Ronnie Smith, Roy Orbison, and Willie Nelson. He also designed the Hard Rock Cafe's iconic logo. In Macon, he performed with local soul acts, and was introduced to James Brown by a local club owner. The couple had two children. HOME In 2012, he wrote his memoir of life and career with the book Moving to Macon, Georgia, the band cut their first record with Phil Walden of Capricorn Records. The Beatles Illustrated Lyrics. The half-baked idea proved to be a disaster, and the mixing desk was soon sold as scrap for 5. He released his last solo album, When the City, in 2004. Freeman appeared on American Bandstand and toured with musicians Fats Domino, the Coasters, and Jackie Wilson. 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. Al Jarreau, Grammy-award winning jazz singer, has died at 76. 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 was 74. The Beach Boys reworked the song as "Do You Wanna Dance?" 2/18/201773Clyde StubblefieldJames Brown, drummerKidney FailureMadison, Wisconsin Young Al began singing in the church choir at 4, harmonizing with his siblings. 2/18/201773Clyde StubblefieldJames Brown, drummerKidney FailureMadison, Wisconsin There he met John Dunbar who ran the Indica Gallery. More recently, he'd been performing at the Vista Room in Atlanta, where he'd been booked for a weekly residency. Walter "Junie" Morrison, keyboardist with the Ohio Players, George Clinton's Parliament Funkadelic, and Soul II Soul, has passed at age 62. 9/14/201756Grant HartHsker DCancerMinneapolis, Minnesota He was sentenced to life in prison but was released on parole in 2012. Clyde Stubblefield, a drummer for James Brown who created one of the most widely sampled drum breaks ever, has died. The Roaches sang on "Was a Sunny Day." Thomas. to San Francisco, starting a career as a rehabilitation counselor for people with disabilities. J. Geils Robert "Bob" Wootton played guitar in Johnny Cash's band, the Tennessee Three, for more than 30 years. In April 2012, Geraci suffered a brain aneurysm and never fully recovered. April 6, 1942 - June 13, 2017 Kaufman created HK Management after Azoff left Front Line to become president of MCA Records, where he stayed until 1989. The song tells of a Marie-Clair, a poor girl who becomes a member of the European jet set. Hlubek wrote many of the group's songs, including hits as "Flirtin' with Disaster", "Gator Country", Whiskey Man", and "Fall of the Peacemakers." 1928 - March 18, 2017 He was born in Fredonia, on May 16, 1939, a son of the late Fred A. and Bertha (Baer) Wagner. Stevens sang on Tower of Power's a songwriter. been reported that the famed DJ Murray the K played the song 26 times during one of his shows! He made his first recordings in Memphis for Sun Records, under the direction of Sam Phillips. He was sentenced to life in prison but was released on parole in 2012. He appeared on TV's Saturday Night Live during their first season in 1976, singing "We'll Get By" and "Somebody's Watching You". Mardas was fired when Allen Klein was brought in to make sense of the Beatles' finances. Famed DJ Alan Freed played "Angel Baby" repeatedly in November 1960 which helped it reach #5 on the Billboard chart. Tommy Page a songwriter. As a rockabilly and swing musician, Allsup also worked with Ronnie Smith, Roy Orbison, and Willie Nelson. Mike Kellie More recently, he'd been performing at the Vista Room in Atlanta, where he'd been booked for a weekly residency. Joey Alves Richards was in Paris recording with the Rolling Stones, but his son was at the house when the teen killed himself. Walter "Junie" Morrison, keyboardist with the Ohio Players, George Clinton's Parliament Funkadelic, and Soul II Soul, has passed at age 62. Freeman appeared on American Bandstand and toured with musicians Fats Domino, the Coasters, and Jackie Wilson. He also began recording with Cash's original drummer, W.S. Pallenberg appeared in several films including the 1968 documentary about the Rolling Stones, The half-baked idea proved to be a disaster, and the mixing desk was soon sold as scrap for 5. When the Beatles set up Apple, Mardas, now dubbed "Magic Alex" by Lennon, was hired to run the electronics division. William Moses Roberts Jr. was an American folksinger and songwriter who emerged from New York's Grenwich Village scene in the 1960s. February 6, 1964 - October 17, 2017 August 6, 1946 - April 15, 2017 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." Hlubek also worked on soundtracks for feature films such as Monster starring Charlize Theron, The Dukes of Hazzard, Suspect Zero, and Delta Farce. October 18, 1926 - March 18, 2017 April 20, 1940 - January 20, 2017 Together, they revived Front Line in 2005, but sold the business to Ticketmaster in 2008, with Azoff becoming Ticketmaster CEO. He was 81. 3/18/201788Don HunsteinRock PhotographerAlzheimer's Disease He rejoined Spooky Tooth in 1973 for a couple of years, a stint that brought future Foreigner star Mick Jones into the band. Mott continued for two albums, then morphed into the band British Lions. March 4, 1942 - April 9, 2017 (Ringo Starr and Paul and Paul McCartney were in India earlier, but had already returned home by this time). He made major contributions to the platinum-selling Funkadelic album Mitch Margo died of natural causes at his home in Studio City, California, at the age of 70. Pete Overend Watts, founding member and bassist of the 1970s rock band, Mott the Hoople, has died of throat cancer at age 69. Keni Richards, the drummer for Autograph, known for their 1984 hit "Turn Up The Radio," has died at age 60. Perhaps Carter's most famous work was with James Taylor, whom she first sang backup for on 1975's Gorilla LP. Stevens sang on Tower of Power's 1/22/201769Pete Overend WattsMott The Hoople, bassistThroat Cancer Alwin Lopez Jarreau was born in Milwaukee on March 12, 1940, into a musical family. In his later years, he toured clubs and was a frequent performer Starbuck split up in 1980, but reunited for a series of well-received reunion shows from 2013 to 2016. Dave Hlubek 1/13/201774Magic AlexBeatles, electronics engineer Athens, Greece 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. Zablidowsky also toured with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts and SOTO. Pallenberg was arrested but later released. Greco appeared with the Rat Pack on stage and TV as well as being a favorite on the Las Vegas strip. 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. He is also well remembered for singing He set up a lab in the basement of Apple's Savile Row headquarters. 4/5/201761Paul O'NeillTrans-Siberian Orchestra?Tampa, Florida 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. J. Geils Band hit singles included "Love Stinks" (1980), "Freeze-Frame" (1981) and "Centerfold" a #1 hit in 1981. Rosie and the Originals were also an opening act for the Rolling Stones at their 1964 concert at San Diego's Balboa Park Bowl. Clyde Stubblefield died of kidney failure at a Madison, Wisconsin hospital. 10/2/201766Tom PettyTom Petty and the HeartbreakersDrug OverdoseSanta Monica, California 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. Lead vocalist Danny Joe Brown died in 2005. Among the sale was Lennon's leather collar worn during 1967 and 1968 (at the launch party for the Sgt. The Berns family kept the music publishing operations (Web IV Music and Sloopy II Music). George Young Mardas was apparently jealous about the control the Maharishi had over Lennon, and this may the cause of his allegations that 3/13/201780Tommy LiPumaproducer and music industry executive?New York, New York It was there that Trucks met members of the Allman Joys, including brothers Duane Allman and Gregg Allman. Moy, Stevie Wonder and fellow songwriter Henry Cosby teamed up in 1965 to write Wonder's No. Steve Lang, who joined Canadian rockers April Wine replacing original bassist Jim Clench, has died at the age of 67. He played and danced on The Lawrence . Hunstein is survived by his wife, a son and daughter and three grandchildren. Stubblefield was already playing drums professionally in his teenage years. Mike Kellie The band also won the Grammy Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2012. "I Think I Love You", "Daydreamer", "How Can I Be Sure" and "Could It Be Forever." 11/30/201767Jim Naborsactor/singer Honolulu, Hawaii Kaufman's management company, H.K. Geoffrey James "Geoff" Nicholls, longtime keyboardist for the rock band Black Sabbath, has died of lung cancer at age 72. Geils Band?Groton, Massachusetts 2016. 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. The two were so close that they were known around school as "Shennon and Lotton" or "Lotton and Shennon." Pete Overend Watts Alves played on Y&T's first 8 albums, including the classic LPs Earthshaker, Down for the Count, and In Rock We Trust. Hart then formed the band Nova Mob before starting a solo career. He was 78. Ilene Berns was a pioneer in the music industry and became one of most successful female independent-label executives. 4/10/201763Banner ThomasMolly Hatchet, bassist Jacksonville, Florida 13 (2013). 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. She later wrote theme songs for several television shows, and was involved in writing film music. Famed DJ Alan Freed played "Angel Baby" repeatedly in November 1960 which helped it reach #5 on the Billboard chart. Management, also represented Jimmy Buffett, Chicago, Lenny Kravitz and Def Leppard. at the Bay Area Music ("Bammy") Awards. The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan. He was 50 years old. The Marcels are best known for their number 1 cover of "Blue Moon" in 1961. Robert "Bo" Wagner, co-founder of Atlanta area band Starbuck, has died at age 72. He left the Quarrymen a year later, shortly after Lennon met Paul McCartney. In 1968, LiPuma and Bob Krasnow formed Blue Thumb records. 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