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). He worked with French violinist Jean Luc Ponty and the Anglo-French band Gong. James Cotton After moving Bang Records from New York City to Atlanta and then Nashville, Berns sold the company to CBS Records in 1979. Holland, his wife Vicky Wootton, and daughter, Scarlett Wootton, as The Tennessee Three. 1928 - March 18, 2017 He signed with Paul Butterfield's manager Albert Grossman who also represented Bob Dylan, the Band and Joplin. 1/28/201772Geoff NichollsQuartz / Black Sabbath, keyboardistLung CancerBirmingham, England His nephew is guitarist Derek Trucks, a co-founder of the Tedeschi Trucks Band. Pallenberg appeared in several films including the 1968 documentary about the Rolling Stones, 's "Run's House" and Beastie Boys' "Shadrach." Intended as a comeback vehicle for Geraci, he was backed in the studio by Donnie Iris's band, The Cruisers. Clyde Stubblefield, a drummer for James Brown who created one of the most widely sampled drum breaks ever, has died. 5/21/201761Jimmy LaFavefolksinger / songwriterCancerAustin, Texas June 12, 1949 - January 31, 2017 Gregg Allman played a Hammond organ and guitar and is the songwriter of rock staples such as "Midnight Rider" and "Whipping Post." Mott continued for two albums, then morphed into the band British Lions. In 1968, he started his own graphic-design firm, INK, which became closely involved with graphic images for the Beatles and Apple Corps. 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. J. Geils Band hit singles included "Love Stinks" (1980), "Freeze-Frame" (1981) and "Centerfold" a #1 hit in 1981. The couple had two children. Other hits included "He's the Greatest Dancer" and their cover of "My Guy." "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. His work fills the bestselling book They were filming on the Doctortown railroad trestle bridge over the Altamaha River in Wayne County, Georgia. Butch Trucks, drummer and founding member of the Allman Brothers Band, has passed by his own hand at age 69. Thomas was with Molly Hatchet from 1974 through 1981 during their meteoric rise to success. He was 73. He was 50 years old. He had two other children from a previous marriage and four grandchildren. Magic Alex West died in 2014. Members of Savatage also formed the core of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. He was 73. That drum break has been sampled 1000s of times and has been used for decades by hip-hop groups and rappers. After leaving Cash's touring band, Wootton worked as a tour bus driver, including a stint for the Smashing Pumpkins. 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. Steve Lang, who joined Canadian rockers April Wine replacing original bassist Jim Clench, has died at the age of 67. 9/3/201766Dave HlubekMolly Hatchet, guitaristHeart Failure March 18, 1961 - September 14, 2017 Claude Hudson "Butch" Trucks was born in Jacksonville, Florida and began drumming in junior high school. Hashian's drumming is heard on Boston's self-titled debut album, as well as on the follow-up Don't Look Back. HOME Jones, in turn, introduced Madras to John Lennon. George Young 2/4/201767Steve LangApril Wine, bassistParkinson's disease? As a youth he sang in church, as well as with street-corner harmony groups and local jazz bands. Al Jarreau, Grammy-award winning jazz singer, has died at 76. Herring was convicted of cocaine drug offenses. 1/22/201769Pete Overend WattsMott The Hoople, bassistThroat Cancer 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). He worked with French violinist Jean Luc Ponty and the Anglo-French band Gong. 2/17/201778Alan Aldridgeartist Los Angeles, California? He was best known for his 1969 song "Where Do You Go To (My Lovely)? Geils formed the J. Geils Blues Band with Danny Klein, Magic Dick Salwitz, Stephen Jo Bladd, Seth Justman and Peter Wolf. Bradley died of liver cancer in Brooklyn, New York, at the age of 68. The Roches were the musical guest on Saturday Night Live, November 17, 1979, singing "Bobby's Song" and their a cappella "Hallelujah Chorus". Starbuck split up in 1980, but reunited for a series of well-received reunion shows from 2013 to 2016. He was 74. Alves played on Y&T's first 8 albums, including the classic LPs Earthshaker, Down for the Count, and In Rock We Trust. 2/4/201767Steve LangApril Wine, bassistParkinson's disease? Lead vocalist Danny Joe Brown died in 2005. Daisy Berkowitz 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. 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. Charles Bradley 1/18/201769Mike KellieSpooky Tooth, drummer Another founding member of Molly Hatchet, drummer Bruce Crump, died in March 2015. March 24, 1947 - January 18, 2017 In 1968, he started his own graphic-design firm, INK, which became closely involved with graphic images for the Beatles and Apple Corps. Born in Athens, Greece, Mardas moved to London in 1965. He began his professional career designing science fiction book covers for Penguin books. 9/19/201772Johnny SandlinProducerCancerDecatur, Alabama Early in his solo career, Cotton was an opening act for Janis Joplin. He was touring in support of his debut album, Come Over When You're Sober (Part One). Waylon Jennings also missed this plane ride on the Day The Music Died. that the Maharishi had sex with a young American student, and had made a sexual advance toward Mia Farrow. 2/20/201773Ilene BernsBang Records, director 2016. Keni Richards 2/19/201773Larry Coryelljazz fusion guitaristHeart FailureNew York, New York Jarreau was a frequent guest on other television shows including The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson and SoulTrain. to San Francisco, starting a career as a rehabilitation counselor for people with disabilities. Alan Aldridge, a British-born artist and graphic designer famous for his album covers and his association with the Beatles, has died. and recorded the song on their 1965 album "Today!" Scott Warren (Dio) handled keyboard duties on the 2007 Heaven and Hell tour. 4/15/201778Sylvia MoyMotown songwritercomplications from pneumoniaDearborn, Michigan 4/11/201771J GeilsJ. He made his recording debut in 1969 on "Igginbottom's Wrench," the sole album by the English band Igginbottom. They were filming on the Doctortown railroad trestle bridge over the Altamaha River in Wayne County, Georgia. He made his first recordings in Memphis for Sun Records, under the direction of Sam Phillips. Don also appeared as himself in the movie Smokey and the Bandit II, in which he also played a number of songs. Over the years, Cotton would open for or sit in with Led Zeppelin, the Grateful Dead, Keith Richards, Santana, Cream, Little Feat and Steve Miller. His work fills the bestselling book Peter Sarstedt Lang joined April Wine in 1976, in time for the band's fifth studio album, The Whole World's Goin' Crazy. Mardas said he planned to donate the money to a charity in Greece. Johnny Sandlin that the Maharishi had sex with a young American student, and had made a sexual advance toward Mia Farrow. June 13, 1940 - January 23, 2017 Don Williams When he was an early teenager, he became a regular performer on the Lawrence Welk's Show. 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 Berns family kept the music publishing operations (Web IV Music and Sloopy II Music). February 5, 1953 - March 4, 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." The song appeared on their debut album, "Climax featuring Sonny Geraci". Clyde Stubblefield Pete Overend Watts He was sentenced to life in prison but was released on parole in 2012. August 14, 1926 - January 10, 2017 Shotton was involved in two of the Beatles' most beloved songs. He worked with French violinist Jean Luc Ponty and the Anglo-French band Gong. April 30, 1947 - May 1, 2017 4/5/201761Paul O'NeillTrans-Siberian Orchestra?Tampa, Florida On September 17, 1968, Cash was performing in Fayetteville, Arkansas, when an airline rainstorm delay left only Johnny Cash and drummer W.S. Another nephew, Duane Trucks (Derek's younger brother), plays drums for Widespread Panic and Hard Working Americans. February 29, 1944 - January 28, 2017 Search above to list available cemeteries. Tommy LiPuma He also sang as guest vocalist with the Grass Roots, filling in for his friend Rob Grill. 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. May 2, 1942 - January 13, 2017 Mike Kellie He made his recording debut in 1969 on "Igginbottom's Wrench," the sole album by the English band Igginbottom. Howard Kaufman, long-time manager of Aerosmith, Stevie Nicks and the Eagles, has died at age 79 after a long illness. He has a songwriting credit for The Ventures' song, "Guitar Twist." A previous auto crash while the band was on tour in 2014 destroyed their van and gear. Steve Lang, who joined Canadian rockers April Wine replacing original bassist Jim Clench, has died at the age of 67. 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. He played in two high school bands: the Vikings, who released one 7-inch in 1964, and the Echoes, which mainly played Beatles covers. Keni Richards, the drummer for Autograph, known for their 1984 hit "Turn Up The Radio," has died at age 60. 15 on the Billboard pop singles chart. Chester Bennington As a youth he sang in church, as well as with street-corner harmony groups and local jazz bands. He had two other children from a previous marriage and four grandchildren. 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." was filming a dream scene with actor William Hurt on a metal hospital bed placed across railroad tracks. Joey Alves, founding member and guitarist with Y&T, has died at the age of 63 after a battle with ulcerative colitis. He was 78. Cotton began his professional career in the early 1950s playing the blues harp in Howlin' Wolf's band. that the Maharishi had sex with a young American student, and had made a sexual advance toward Mia Farrow. that the Maharishi had sex with a young American student, and had made a sexual advance toward Mia Farrow. He moved Another founding member of Molly Hatchet, drummer Bruce Crump, died in March 2015. Lead vocalist Danny Joe Brown died in 2005. Lennon would stare at the box for hours while high on LSD. After leaving Boston, Hashian sued Boston band leader Tom Scholz for back royalties and the two later settled out of court. Pete Overend Watts Ilene Berns was a pioneer in the music industry and became one of most successful female independent-label executives. He also began recording with Cash's original drummer, W.S. 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. As a rockabilly and swing musician, Allsup also worked with Ronnie Smith, Roy Orbison, and Willie Nelson. Bruce Langhorne Sonny Geraci Richards was in Paris recording with the Rolling Stones, but his son was at the house when the teen killed himself. He signed with Paul Butterfield's manager Albert Grossman who also represented Bob Dylan, the Band and Joplin. Early in his solo career, Cotton was an opening act for Janis Joplin. A previous auto crash while the band was on tour in 2014 destroyed their van and gear. He was best known for his 1969 song "Where Do You Go To (My Lovely)? His five children include Elijah Blue (with singer, Cher, 1976), Devon (with Janice Blair), Layla Brooklyn (with radio journalist Shelby Blackburn), Michael Sean, and Delilah Island. He released his first solo album, Music From The Hidden, in 2013. From 1976 to 1980, Starbuck toured with acts including Electric Light Orchestra, KC and the Sunshine Band, Hall & Oates and Boston. He rejoined Spooky Tooth in 1973 for a couple of years, a stint that brought future Foreigner star Mick Jones into the band. Steve Lang, who joined Canadian rockers April Wine replacing original bassist Jim Clench, has died at the age of 67. 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. 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." 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. 2016. He was largely responsible for writing and arranging the band's 1973 hit single, "Funky Worm". She was 64. Charles Bradley A Quick One and Elton John's Ronald "Bingo" Mundy 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. Carter released 4 solo studio albums, starting with 1977's Just a Stone's Throw Away, which included the cover single "O-o-h Child," which was used in the 1979 movie Over the Edge, starring Matt Dillon in his film debut. April 5, 1967 - September 8, 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). He became a bus driver for the Port Authority of Alleghany County, Pennsylvania. After Thomas quit the band, he was replaced by bassist Riff West. June 12, 1949 - January 31, 2017 In 1996, she released The Way It Is, covering songs by Neil Young, Jackson Browne, Van Morrison and Warren Zevon. 10/2/201766Tom PettyTom Petty and the HeartbreakersDrug OverdoseSanta Monica, California 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. West died in 2014. Hashian died on March 22, 2017, after collapsing while performing on board a cruise ship en route to Nassau, Bahamas. Members of Savatage also formed the core of the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. In Macon, he performed with local soul acts, and was introduced to James Brown by a local club owner. He made major contributions to the platinum-selling Funkadelic album Joey Alves The half-baked idea proved to be a disaster, and the mixing desk was soon sold as scrap for 5. He was the brother of musicians Eden Kane and Clive "Robin" Sarstedt. 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. Pete Overend Watts May 11, 1947 - January 24, 2017 The youth had been employed as a part-time groundskeeper at the estate and was involved in a sexual relationship with Pallenberg. He occasionally played gigs in the Boston area with former bandmates, including Goudreau, Fran Sheehan, and Brad Delp. The song tells of a Marie-Clair, a poor girl who becomes a member of the European jet set. 1/31/201767John WettonKing Crimson / Asia, bassistColon CancerBournemouth, Dorset, United Kingdom Dunbar introduced Madras to Brian Jones, October 26, 1951 - January 21, 2017 Moving to Macon, Georgia, the band cut their first record with Phil Walden of Capricorn Records. Among the sale was Lennon's leather collar worn during 1967 and 1968 (at the launch party for the Sgt. Alan Aldridge, a British-born artist and graphic designer famous for his album covers and his association with the Beatles, has died. Walter "Junie" Morrison the great artists recording for the label, including Bob Dylan, Johnny Cash, Miles Davis, Aretha Franklin, Janis Joplin and Simon&Garfunkel. The couple had two children. Spooky Tooth released their first album, It's All About, in May 1968. Dunbar introduced Madras to Brian Jones, With his brother, Duane Allman, Gregg made music together throughout their teen years (early bands included "Hour Glass" and "The Allman Joys"). Michael ("Dik Mik") Davies, who played keyboards and synthesizers in the British space rock group Hawkwind from its beginning in 1969 until 1973, has died. Buddy Greco 13 (2013). She recorded with the band Howdy Moon in 1974, and then worked with Lowell George as the producer for her two first solo albums. "Angel Baby" was one of John Lennon's favorite songs. He died at a Little Rock, Arkansas hospital following a fall at his home. Maggie Roche, one of the three singing sisters that called their group The Roches, has passed away at age 65 of breast cancer. Asia was a radio staple in the 1980s with hits such as "Only Time Will Tell" and "Heat of the Moment." Wetton had his greatest commercial success with Asia. 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. 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. 2/18/201773Clyde StubblefieldJames Brown, drummerKidney FailureMadison, Wisconsin Early in his solo career, Cotton was an opening act for Janis Joplin. ", Jim Fuller March 24, 1947 - January 18, 2017 He was involved in early production of the Third Stage album, but left when Masdea returned. July 20, 1964 - May 18, 2017 The band reached great commercial success in 1972 after David Bowie offered them the song "All the Young Dudes." Among the sale was Lennon's leather collar worn during 1967 and 1968 (at the launch party for the Sgt. 2/18/201773Clyde StubblefieldJames Brown, drummerKidney FailureMadison, Wisconsin Steve Wright, the original bass player of The Greg Kihn Band, has died of a heart attack. The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan. He is also well remembered for singing There Goes Rhymin' Simon. Lyle Ritz 9/8/201778Don Williamscountry singerEmphysemaMobile, Alabama Don Hunstein He performed on most of Cash's recordings from 1968 until Cash retired from active touring in 1997. In 2004, Mardas auctioned off several items from his collection of Lennon memorabilia. Joey Alves "Angel Baby" was one of John Lennon's favorite songs. The band released six albums between 1983 and 1987; Hart designed most of his band's album covers. After his release, he occasionally sat in with Tower of Power, including an appearance at a January 2017 benefit concert for former band members that were hit by a train in Oakland's Jack London Square. He was 70. He released his last solo album, When the City, in 2004. J. Geils Band hit singles included "Love Stinks" (1980), "Freeze-Frame" (1981) and "Centerfold" a #1 hit in 1981. Ronald "Bingo" Mundy, of the doo-wop group The Marcels, has died at age 76 of pneumonia. She was 64. His biggest hit, however, was as the singer for Climax; the band had a number 3 hit in 1972 with "Precious And Few". 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. Pete Overend Watts August 16, 1936 - October 7, 2017 Guitarist Duane Roland died in 2006. He was 61. Stubblefield was greatly admired by fellow musicians. 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. He appeared on the show again in 1984 and in 1990. He also designed the Hard Rock Cafe's iconic logo. He was also in a band with his brother, Paul, called ZO2, that performed on the VH1 Rock the Nation tour in 2004, and an '80s tribute band called Rubix Kube. Maggie Roche We may earn a commission from links on this page. As a rockabilly and swing musician, Allsup also worked with Ronnie Smith, Roy Orbison, and Willie Nelson. In April 2012, Geraci suffered a brain aneurysm and never fully recovered. Management, also represented Jimmy Buffett, Chicago, Lenny Kravitz and Def Leppard. June 12, 1949 - January 31, 2017 Sonny Burgess 3/4/201764Valerie Cartersinger / songwriterHeart FailureSt. Classic Allman Brothers releases include Allman Brother Band (1969), Among the sale was Lennon's leather collar worn during 1967 and 1968 (at the launch party for the Sgt. Together they had three children (Brett, Cassandra and Mark) before Bert died of heart failure on December 30, 1967. who hired him to create a psychedelic light show for a Rolling Stones tour in support of the album Their Satanic Majesties Request. Use the links under See more to quickly search for other people with the same last name in the same cemetery, city, county, etc. Walter "Junie" Morrison Paul also worked with the rock band Savatage, releasing several albums with them, including titles such as Hall of the Mountain King (1987), Gutter Ballet (1989), Streets: A Rock Opera (1991) and Edge of Thorns (1993). He married singer Anita Carter, the sister of June Carter Cash, in 1974, although the couple later divorced. 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. that the Maharishi had sex with a young American student, and had made a sexual advance toward Mia Farrow. 4/6/201774David Peelfolksinger / friend of John LennonHeart FailureNew York, New York More recently, he'd been performing at the Vista Room in Atlanta, where he'd been booked for a weekly residency. After high school, Trucks formed another band, the Bitter Ind, which played clubs around Daytona Beach, Florida. 1945 - January 21, 2017 Jarreau was a frequent guest on other television shows including The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson and SoulTrain. hit "Turn Up The Radio" that was featured in an episode of "Miami Vice." Classic Allman Brothers releases include Allman Brother Band (1969), He was the brother of musicians Eden Kane and Clive "Robin" Sarstedt. Sonny Geraci J. Geils Famed DJ Alan Freed played "Angel Baby" repeatedly in November 1960 which helped it reach #5 on the Billboard chart. It appears The Marcels formed in Pittsburgh in 1959 and were named after a popular 1950s hairstyle, the Marcel Wave. Holland onstage. In 1975, Hashain was chosen to replace original drummer Jim Masdea at the request of Epic Records. David Bruce Cassidy, known for his starring role in the 1970s musical-sitcom The Partridge Family, has died in Florida at the age of 67. Nicholls' worked on every Black Sabbath album from August 6, 1946 - April 15, 2017 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 made major contributions to the platinum-selling Funkadelic album 8/1/201772Goldy McJohnSteppenwolf, keyboardistHeart Failure Claude Hudson "Butch" Trucks was born in Jacksonville, Florida and began drumming in junior high school. His death is being investigated as a possible drug-related homicide. 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. Buddy Greco, a popular jazz and pop singer, has passed at the age of 90. Maggie Roche 4/6/201774David Peelfolksinger / friend of John LennonHeart FailureNew York, New York In Macon, he performed with local soul acts, and was introduced to James Brown by a local club owner. June 13, 1946 - November 7, 2017 Adrenaline Mob was formed in 2011 with a lineup of seasoned metal band veterans, including members of Symphony X and Dream Theater. Tommy Allsup His first national success was with his 1975 album "We Got By" on Warner Brothers records. The Marcels are best known for their number 1 cover of "Blue Moon" in 1961. 3/16/201781James CottonBlues harmonica legendPneumoniaAustin, Texas In the 1970s, Mardas worked as a security consultant. They became Mott the Hoople after Ian Hunter joined in 1969. 4/14/201778Bruce Langhornefolk musician Los Angeles, California Greco appeared with the Rat Pack on stage and TV as well as being a favorite on the Las Vegas strip. Banner Thomas, a bassist for Southern rockers Molly Hatchet, has died in Florida at age 63. 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). 11/21/201767David CassidyPartridge Family, singerLiver FailureFort Lauderdale, Florida Tommy Page HOME 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. 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. That drum break has been sampled 1000s of times and has been used for decades by hip-hop groups and rappers. He made major contributions to the platinum-selling Funkadelic album December 10, 1941 - January 7, 2017 He set up a lab in the basement of Apple's Savile Row headquarters. When Prince learned that Stubblefield was deep in debt from a fight against bladder cancer, he personally paid $90,000 to cover his bills. March 4, 1942 - April 9, 2017 June 13, 1946 - November 7, 2017 Autograph keyboardist Steven Isham died December 9, 2008, at the age of 56 after battling liver cancer. His first national success was with his 1975 album "We Got By" on Warner Brothers records. Gregg was married seven times. Yanni Alexis Mardas, an early employee of the Beatles' Apple Corps who was known as "Magic Alex," has died after a battle with pneumonia. Lyle Ritz Claude Hudson "Butch" Trucks was born in Jacksonville, Florida and began drumming in junior high school. Among the sale was Lennon's leather collar worn during 1967 and 1968 (at the launch party for the Sgt. He had earlier played and danced on The Lawrence Welk Show and toured and worked with The 5th Dimension, Roger Williams and Liberace on drums and percussion. After Thomas quit the band, he was replaced by bassist Riff West. Pallenberg appeared in several films including the 1968 documentary about the Rolling Stones, Gregg was married seven times. 9/8/201750Troy GentryMontgomery and Gentryhelicopter crashMedford, New Jersey 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." David Cassidy 9/3/201766Dave HlubekMolly Hatchet, guitaristHeart Failure Grant Hart James Cotton Idlewild South (1970), At Fillmore East (1971), Eat a Peach (1972), Brothers and Sisters (1973), and Win, Lose or Draw (1975). 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