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. Don also appeared as himself in the movie Smokey and the Bandit II, in which he also played a number of songs. Bobby Freeman When a CSX freight train approached, not all of the crew was able to 1957 - March 10, 2017 Mitch Margo The show's promoter told the San Diego Reader he paid Rosie and the Originals $500, but only $400 for the Stones! He moved to Macon, Georgia to play with Otis Redding, who hailed from there. His final recording was a star-studded album that included Gregg Allman, Chuck Leavell and Warren Haynes. 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. February 23, 1956 - April 5, 2017 Steve Lang Ilene Berns was a pioneer in the music industry and became one of most successful female independent-label executives. 2/4/201767Steve LangApril Wine, bassistParkinson's disease? He occasionally played gigs in the Boston area with former bandmates, including Goudreau, Fran Sheehan, and Brad Delp. 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." 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). The half-baked idea proved to be a disaster, and the mixing desk was soon sold as scrap for 5. ", which topped the charts in 14 countries. As a producer, O'Neill worked on many projects, including a pair of Aerosmith live albums, Classics Live I (1986) and Classics Live II (1987). 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. Chester Bennington 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). Scott Warren (Dio) handled keyboard duties on the 2007 Heaven and Hell tour. 5/4/201793Mario MaglieriOwner of the Whisky a Go Go and Rainbow Bar & Grill?Los Angeles, California Trucks was married to Melinda Trucks for more than 40 years. He was 70. Rosie Hamlin been reported that the famed DJ Murray the K played the song 26 times during one of his shows! 1/16/2017 Steve WrightGreg Kihn Band, bassistHeart FailureSacramento, California 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." 4/14/201778Bruce Langhornefolk musician Los Angeles, California Mike Kellie 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. Cochran's first single, "The Coo", helped him get signed to the King Records label. There Goes Rhymin' Simon. Bradley was discovered by Gabriel Roth (better known as "Bosco Mann"), a co-founder of Daptone Records. Asia was a radio staple in the 1980s with hits such as "Only Time Will Tell" and "Heat of the Moment." Moving to Macon, Georgia, the band cut their first record with Phil Walden of Capricorn Records. 1/21/201762Walter "Junie" MorrisonOhio Players / Parliament Funkadelic, keyboardist As a solo artist, Williams had 17 #1 country hits. Butch Trucks Among the sale was Lennon's leather collar worn during 1967 and 1968 (at the launch party for the Sgt. Berns took over management of Bang Records when she was 24, shortly after the death of Bert Berns. He moved Thomas played on the first four Molly Hatchet albums, including the hit Flirtin' With Disaster. Kaufman created HK Management after Azoff left Front Line to become president of MCA Records, where he stayed until 1989. Lang joined April Wine in 1976, in time for the band's fifth studio album, The Whole World's Goin' Crazy. Ilene Berns He played in two high school bands: the Vikings, who released one 7-inch in 1964, and the Echoes, which mainly played Beatles covers. In 1996 he received the Kerrville Folk Festival songwriter of the year award and appeared on the TV show Austin City Limits. 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. Their musical collaborations eventually became the Allman Brothers Band. The song tells of a Marie-Clair, a poor girl who becomes a member of the European jet set. September 15, 1938 - April 15, 2017 Butch Trucks In 1979, a 17-year-old boy, Scott Cantrell, shot himself in the head in Pallenberg's bed with a gun owned by Keith Richards, while at the South Salem, New York, house shared by Richards and Pallenberg. The band's debut album, 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). 3/4/201764Valerie Cartersinger / songwriterHeart FailureSt. Gregg is buried on a hillside in Rose Hill Cemetery in Macon, Georgia next to his brother Duane and bandmate Berry Oakley. 2018 3/30/201771Rosie HamlinRosie and the Originals "Angel Baby"fibromyalgiaBelen, New Mexico In 1977, Morrison joined George Clinton's P-Funk (Parliament-Funkadelic) where he became musical director. Clyde Stubblefield died of kidney failure at a Madison, Wisconsin hospital. 1/18/201769Mike KellieSpooky Tooth, drummer The song appeared on their debut album, "Climax featuring Sonny Geraci". February 23, 1956 - April 5, 2017 Geils Band?Groton, Massachusetts His first album for Verve was produced by Michael Bloomfield. He began his professional career designing science fiction book covers for Penguin books. 1964 - April 12, 2017 Chester Bennington Management, also represented Jimmy Buffett, Chicago, Lenny Kravitz and Def Leppard. He left the band on May 8, 1996, halfway through the recording of the album Antichrist Superstar. The Hour Glass recorded two albums in Los Angeles for Liberty Records, Hour Glass (1967) and Power of Love (1968). Holland onstage. The jazz influenced rock band had great success with hits such as "Peg", "Deacon Blues" and "Hey Nineteen." Original drummer Leonard Haze died in 2016. Jimmy Nalls There he met John Dunbar who ran the Indica Gallery. It has He had been receiving treatment for Hepatitis C, but chronic liver damage led to doctors to recommend a transplant. Maggie Roche In 1983, Shotton wrote the book John Lennon: In My Life, which was later re-titled The Beatles, Lennon and Me. Becker died on September 3, 2017 in Maui, Hawaii. He released his last solo album, When the City, in 2004. He was 90. Their original lead singer, Cornelius "Nini" Harp, died on June 4, 2013. 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). He also released several blues and jazz albums. In Macon, he performed with local soul acts, and was introduced to James Brown by a local club owner. Howard Kaufman Anita Pallenberg 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". 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 is most remembered for two Top Ten hits, "Do You Want to Dance" (Josie Records, 1958) and "C'mon and Swim" (Autumn Records, 1964). He also sang as guest vocalist with the Grass Roots, filling in for his friend Rob Grill. He performed on most of Cash's recordings from 1968 until Cash retired from active touring in 1997. November 5, 1948 - September 23, 2017 He made major contributions to the platinum-selling Funkadelic album 9/19/201772Johnny SandlinProducerCancerDecatur, Alabama Pete Overend Watts, founding member and bassist of the 1970s rock band, Mott the Hoople, has died of throat cancer at age 69. Sea Level toured released five albums before folding in 1981. Cotton also worked in rock music. Larry Coryell, a jazz guitarist known as the Godfather of Fusion, has passed away at age 73. He was touring in support of his debut album, Come Over When You're Sober (Part One). 3/4/201764Valerie Cartersinger / songwriterHeart FailureSt. 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. Bump City album (1972) which included their hit "You're Still a Young Man." He married singer Anita Carter, the sister of June Carter Cash, in 1974, although the couple later divorced. 2018 Thomas. 3/16/201781James CottonBlues harmonica legendPneumoniaAustin, Texas "Angel Baby" was one of John Lennon's favorite songs. As an actor, he appeared in the 1996 film Sling Blade, playing the role of Morris, the songwriting band manager. July 20, 1964 - May 18, 2017 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." After Autograph broke up, Richards worked with the band Dirty White Boy, but later left the music business due to a chronic back problem. been reported that the famed DJ Murray the K played the song 26 times during one of his shows! Trucks was one of the two drummers in the Allman Brothers Band. Sympathy for the Devil, and in the Jane Fonda cult classic More recent album covers include Tears for Fears' 2004 release Everybody Loves a Happy Ending. He recorded over 60 albums, played on a bill with the Beatles and performed for Queen Elizabeth II. Derek Trucks joined the Allman Brothers Band in 1999. He married singer Anita Carter, the sister of June Carter Cash, in 1974, although the couple later divorced. Tommy Allsup May 13, 1947 - January 22, 2017 Paul O'Neill The Roaches sang on "Was a Sunny Day." 4/12/201760Keni RichardsAutograph, drummerMurdered Guitarist Duane Roland died in 2006. John Wetton Tommy Page 4/6/201774David Peelfolksinger / friend of John LennonHeart FailureNew York, New York The Man Who Hated Walking, was published in 2013. Don Hunstein, legendary Rock Photographer for Columbia Records, had died at 88. The police investigation stated that Pallenberg was not on the same floor of the house at the time the fatal shot was fired. As a rockabilly and swing musician, Allsup also worked with Ronnie Smith, Roy Orbison, and Willie Nelson. 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. Derek Trucks joined the Allman Brothers Band in 1999. When a CSX freight train approached, not all of the crew was able to The police investigation stated that Pallenberg was not on the same floor of the house at the time the fatal shot was fired. been reported that the famed DJ Murray the K played the song 26 times during one of his shows! Al Jarreau, Grammy-award winning jazz singer, has died at 76. Joni Sledge The two were so close that they were known around school as "Shennon and Lotton" or "Lotton and Shennon." Peter Sarstedt, British singer, instrumentalist and award-winning songwriter, has died at age 75. Blues harmonica legend James Cotton has died after a bout of pneumonia. The song appeared on their debut album, "Climax featuring Sonny Geraci". West died in 2014. 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