When the Beatles set up Apple, Mardas, now dubbed "Magic Alex" by Lennon, was hired to run the electronics division. He moved Tommy Allsup Howard Kaufman, long-time manager of Aerosmith, Stevie Nicks and the Eagles, has died at age 79 after a long illness. As they began work on the Get Back project, Magic Alex insisted that Abbey Road Studios' eight-track machines were no good. He worked with top-rung talent. been reported that the famed DJ Murray the K played the song 26 times during one of his shows! Don Hunstein, legendary Rock Photographer for Columbia Records, had died at 88. 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 death was ruled a suicide in 1980, despite rumors that she and Cantrell had been playing a game of Russian roulette. In the 1970s, Mardas worked as a security consultant. He worked with French violinist Jean Luc Ponty and the Anglo-French band Gong. Walter "Junie" Morrison, keyboardist with the Ohio Players, George Clinton's Parliament Funkadelic, and Soul II Soul, has passed at age 62. In 2012, he wrote his memoir of life and career with the book February 20, 1950 - September 3, 2017 The remaining members recruited Ray Major (guitar) and Nigel Benjamin (vocals) and abbreviated their name Mott. David Z was 38. Sympathy for the Devil, and in the Jane Fonda cult classic The couple had two children. He also designed the Hard Rock Cafe's iconic logo. 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." 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). He was suffering from Alzheimer's disease. He played in two high school bands: the Vikings, who released one 7-inch in 1964, and the Echoes, which mainly played Beatles covers. They also were featured on the Tonight Show in 1985 and released over a dozen albums. February 23, 1956 - April 5, 2017 Steve Wright 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. 6/13/201775Anita PallenbergKeith Richards' girlfriendHepatitis C It has In his later years, he toured clubs and was a frequent performer He is also well remembered for singing 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). Robert "Bo" Wagner, co-founder of Atlanta area band Starbuck, has died at age 72. From 1976 to 1980, Starbuck toured with acts including Electric Light Orchestra, KC and the Sunshine Band, Hall & Oates and Boston. You can customize the cemeteries you volunteer for by selecting or deselecting below. The Roches were the musical guest on Saturday Night Live, November 17, 1979, singing "Bobby's Song" and their a cappella "Hallelujah Chorus". He appeared often in the TV series Away We Go and had a role in the movie The Girl Who Knew Too Much. December 8, 1947 - May 27, 2017 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). Hampton founded the legendary Hampton Grease Band in Atlanta. J. Geils also had an interest in auto racing and restoration. Jimmy Nalls was a guitarist and founding member of the blues-rock band Sea Level. Kaufman created HK Management after Azoff left Front Line to become president of MCA Records, where he stayed until 1989. 11/21/201778Wayne Cochransoul singer Miramar, Florida Cassidy also wrote a memoir, >Could It Be Forever? His biggest hit, however, was as the singer for Climax; the band had a number 3 hit in 1972 with "Precious And Few". Incidentally, it was at the Indica Gallery where John Lennon first met Yoko Ono in November, 1966. April 18, 1943 - February 18, 2017 After leaving Cash's touring band, Wootton worked as a tour bus driver, including a stint for the Smashing Pumpkins. February 23, 1956 - April 5, 2017 The Marcels are best known for their number 1 cover of "Blue Moon" in 1961. His final recording was a star-studded album that included Gregg Allman, Chuck Leavell and Warren Haynes. Sonny Geraci, who was the lead singer for The Outsiders and then later Climax, has passed away at the age of 69. Some of his photographs were published in 2013 book 4/6/201774David Peelfolksinger / friend of John LennonHeart FailureNew York, New York ", which topped the charts in 14 countries. October 18, 1926 - March 18, 2017 Co-writers on "C'mon and Swim" were legendary DJ Tom Donahue and the 20-year-old Sylvester Stewart, later known as Sly Stone. Other hits included "He's the Greatest Dancer" and their cover of "My Guy." 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. Sonny Geraci May 13, 1947 - January 22, 2017 May 13, 1947 - January 22, 2017 Members of Savatage also formed the core of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. In 2004, Mardas auctioned off several items from his collection of Lennon memorabilia. March 24, 1949 - February 4, 2017 1/7/201775Peter Sarstedtsingerprogressive supranuclear palsy (PSP)Sussex, England 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. Clyde Stubblefield Watts joined with Mick Ralphs in a blues-rock band the Buddies, which played in German clubs. February 5, 1953 - March 4, 2017 His biggest hit, however, was as the singer for Climax; the band had a number 3 hit in 1972 with "Precious And Few". 4/15/201770Allan Holdsworthjazz and fusion guitaristHeart FailureVista, California In the 1970s, Mardas worked as a security consultant. October 18, 1926 - March 18, 2017 Other hits included "He's the Greatest Dancer" and their cover of "My Guy." Hlubek wrote many of the group's songs, including hits as "Flirtin' with Disaster", "Gator Country", Whiskey Man", and "Fall of the Peacemakers." From 1976 to 1980, Starbuck toured with acts including Electric Light Orchestra, KC and the Sunshine Band, Hall & Oates and Boston. McJohn helped form Steppenwolf in late 1967 in Toronto along with singer John Kay and drummer Jerry Edmonton after they split from Jack London & the Sparrows, which also included Bruce Palmer, who later joined Buffalo Springfield. Members of Savatage also formed the core of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. Laid Back in late 1973, but had his greatest solo success with "I'm no Angel." In the 1960s, he was a member of Hour Glass, alongside Duane and Gregg Allman. Jarreau passed away at a Los Angeles hospital, leaving behind his wife, Susan, and his son, Ryan. He performed on most of Cash's recordings from 1968 until Cash retired from active touring in 1997. He was suffering from Alzheimer's disease. Mundy left the group in the 1960s after the racially integrated band had problems touring in the Deep South. The Roches were the musical guest on Saturday Night Live, November 17, 1979, singing "Bobby's Song" and their a cappella "Hallelujah Chorus". 2/5/201769Sonny GeraciThe Outsiders / Climax, vocalist Cleveland, Ohio Mick Ralphs left Mott the Hoople to co-found Bad Company, followed by Ian Hunter's exit in 1974. Hamlin wrote "Angel Baby" when she was just 14. 1964 - April 12, 2017 Scott Warren (Dio) handled keyboard duties on the 2007 Heaven and Hell tour. He appeared on the show again in 1984 and in 1990. The Roches got their big break singing back up for Paul Simon on his 1973 album He was largely responsible for writing and arranging the band's 1973 hit single, "Funky Worm". 2016. His most successful single was "The Lady Is a Tramp", which sold over one million copies. He also performed voice-over work (he played a talking plant in an episode of the Adult Swim series Space Ghost Coast to Coast). He released his first solo album, Music From The Hidden, in 2013. April 2, 1943 - February 19, 2017 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. During that period, The Hour Glass opened for such acts as Buffalo Springfield, Eric Burdon, Jefferson Airplane, Moby Grape, Mother Earth, and the Youngbloods. Lyle Ritz, a bassist who was one of a group of session musicians known as the "Wrecking Crew," has died at the age of 87. Gregg is buried on a hillside in Rose Hill Cemetery in Macon, Georgia next to his brother Duane and bandmate Berry Oakley. The half-baked idea proved to be a disaster, and the mixing desk was soon sold as scrap for 5. Hunstein is survived by his wife, a son and daughter and three grandchildren. Soon, he was invited to become a permanent member of his band. He was not considered a full member of the band until 1986, and often played from the side of the stage when the band was on tour. Freeman appeared on American Bandstand and toured with musicians Fats Domino, the Coasters, and Jackie Wilson. 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. 1/21/201762Walter "Junie" MorrisonOhio Players / Parliament Funkadelic, keyboardist The Beach Boys reworked the song as "Do You Wanna Dance?" 4/6/201774David Peelfolksinger / friend of John LennonHeart FailureNew York, New York Bo Wagner, the marimba player for Starbuck 1976 song "Moonlight Feels Right" has died at 72 years old back on June 20. He began his professional career designing science fiction book covers for Penguin books. In the 1970s, Mardas worked as a security consultant. The classic Zen Arcade (1984) is considered by critics to be their best record. He released his first solo album, Music From The Hidden, in 2013. Yanni Alexis Mardas, an early employee of the Beatles' Apple Corps who was known as "Magic Alex," has died after a battle with pneumonia. Howard Kaufman In 1996, she released The Way It Is, covering songs by Neil Young, Jackson Browne, Van Morrison and Warren Zevon. Danny Joe Brown took over vocals in 1974 and guitarist Steve Holland joined the same year. Trucks was one of the two drummers in the Allman Brothers Band. Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy. Al Jarreau 9/19/201772Johnny SandlinProducerCancerDecatur, Alabama July 8, 1938 - February 17, 2017 Jones, in turn, introduced Madras to John Lennon. 10/22/201770George YoungEasybeats Singapore When Prince learned that Stubblefield was deep in debt from a fight against bladder cancer, he personally paid $90,000 to cover his bills. Trucks was one of the two drummers in the Allman Brothers Band. The label went on to sign artists such as Gerry Rafferty, Hugh Masekela, Ike & Tina Turner, the Pointer Sisters, Dave Mason, Mark Almond, Nick DeCaro, comedy troupe National Lampoon, and Dan Hicks and His Hot Licks. Riders, The musical accomplishments of the Allman Brothers Band were recognized by the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1995. Buddy Greco, a popular jazz and pop singer, has passed at the age of 90. Steve Lang, who joined Canadian rockers April Wine replacing original bassist Jim Clench, has died at the age of 67. He was 76. Pallenberg was arrested but later released. His work fills the bestselling book 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". "Angel Baby" was one of John Lennon's favorite songs. Lyle Ritz, a bassist who was one of a group of session musicians known as the "Wrecking Crew," has died at the age of 87. January 10, 1930 - March 3, 2017 Soon, he was invited to become a permanent member of his band. The half-baked idea proved to be a disaster, and the mixing desk was soon sold as scrap for 5. Howard Kaufman, long-time manager of Aerosmith, Stevie Nicks and the Eagles, has died at age 79 after a long illness. He was largely responsible for writing and arranging the band's 1973 hit single, "Funky Worm". Derek Trucks joined the Allman Brothers Band in 1999. His most successful single was "The Lady Is a Tramp", which sold over one million copies. Dunbar introduced Madras to Brian Jones, Ilene Berns was a pioneer in the music industry and became one of most successful female independent-label executives. Geoffrey James "Geoff" Nicholls, longtime keyboardist for the rock band Black Sabbath, has died of lung cancer at age 72. 2/20/201773Ilene BernsBang Records, director 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. The jazz influenced rock band had great success with hits such as "Peg", "Deacon Blues" and "Hey Nineteen." August 28, 1951 - September 3, 2017 It has Cochran is best known for writing the song "Last Kiss", which he performed with the C.C. The band released six albums between 1983 and 1987; Hart designed most of his band's album covers. She later wrote theme songs for several television shows, and was involved in writing film music. There he met John Dunbar who ran the Indica Gallery. They also were featured on the Tonight Show in 1985 and released over a dozen albums. He had two other children from a previous marriage and four grandchildren. He was best known for his 1969 song "Where Do You Go To (My Lovely)? Chuck Berry, a music pioneer often called "the Father of Rock 'n' Roll," has died at his home outside St. Louis. Don also appeared as himself in the movie Smokey and the Bandit II, in which he also played a number of songs. In 2012, he wrote his memoir of life and career with the book He made major contributions to the platinum-selling Funkadelic album *****Starbuck was a rock band formed in Atlanta, Georgia in 1974 by keyboardist/vocalist/record producer Bruce Blackman and marimba player Bo Wagner. Famed DJ Alan Freed played "Angel Baby" repeatedly in November 1960 which helped it reach #5 on the Billboard chart. Mick Ralphs left Mott the Hoople to co-found Bad Company, followed by Ian Hunter's exit in 1974. Clyde Stubblefield died of kidney failure at a Madison, Wisconsin hospital. Joey Alves Jarreau was a frequent guest on other television shows including The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson and SoulTrain. Spooky Tooth released their first album, It's All About, in May 1968. 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. Adrenaline Mob was formed in 2011 with a lineup of seasoned metal band veterans, including members of Symphony X and Dream Theater. 1/18/201779Howard KaufmanManager Paul O'Neill November 22, 1947 - February 5, 2017 April 20, 1940 - January 20, 2017 3/3/201746Tommy Pagepop singer / music executiveSuicide He also dated adult film actress 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. Cotton also worked in rock music. Johnny Sandlin, a musician, recording engineer and producer best known for producing albums by bands such as the Allman Brothers Band, Widespread Panic, Wet Willie, and Col. Bruce Hampton and the Aquarium Rescue Unit, has died at age 72. 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