Mardas was apparently jealous about the control the Maharishi had over Lennon, and this may the cause of his allegations that Starbuck had its origins with the Biloxi, Mississippi band Eternity's Children, which Bo joined in 1968. 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. As a rockabilly and swing musician, Allsup also worked with Ronnie Smith, Roy Orbison, and Willie Nelson. recorded by hundreds of musicians. the theme song of the late-1980s television series Moonlighting. In 1968, he started his own graphic-design firm, INK, which became closely involved with graphic images for the Beatles and Apple Corps. He was 74. Wetton had his greatest commercial success with Asia. Within days, Cash asked Wootton to join the tour as the new lead guitarist. The Beach Boys reworked the song as "Do You Wanna Dance?" He has a songwriting credit for The Ventures' song, "Guitar Twist." Another nephew, Duane Trucks (Derek's younger brother), plays drums for Widespread Panic and Hard Working Americans. He was 78. Cotton also worked in rock music. March 12, 1940 - February 12, 2017 He appeared often in the TV series Away We Go and had a role in the movie The Girl Who Knew Too Much. He was involved in early production of the Third Stage album, but left when Masdea returned. 6/20/201772Robert "Bo" WagnerStarbuck Santa Monica, California In 2004, Mardas auctioned off several items from his collection of Lennon memorabilia. When a CSX freight train approached, not all of the crew was able to Idlewild South (1970), At Fillmore East (1971), Eat a Peach (1972), Brothers and Sisters (1973), and Win, Lose or Draw (1975). 1/16/2017 Steve WrightGreg Kihn Band, bassistHeart FailureSacramento, California He appeared often in the TV series Away We Go and had a role in the movie The Girl Who Knew Too Much. 1964 - April 12, 2017 The Roaches sang on "Was a Sunny Day." Geils Band?Groton, Massachusetts He is preceded in death by band mates Duane Allman, bassist Berry Oakley (both died in motorcycle accidents) and drummer Butch Trucks. Geils Jr., leader and founder of the J. Geils Band, has died at his home at the age of 71. October 26, 1951 - January 21, 2017 April 20, 1940 - January 20, 2017 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. Larry Coryell Ronald "Bingo" Mundy, of the doo-wop group The Marcels, has died at age 76 of pneumonia. In the mid-1970s Holdsworth joined the New Tony Williams Lifetime, a jazz-rock fusion quartet led by former Miles Davis drummer Tony Williams. More recent album covers include Tears for Fears' 2004 release Everybody Loves a Happy Ending. A Quick One and Elton John's Butch Trucks at the Bay Area Music ("Bammy") Awards. He was largely responsible for writing and arranging the band's 1973 hit single, "Funky Worm". The band's debut album, 1/18/201769Mike KellieSpooky Tooth, drummer Together, they revived Front Line in 2005, but sold the business to Ticketmaster in 2008, with Azoff becoming Ticketmaster CEO. In 1983, Shotton wrote the book John Lennon: In My Life, which was later re-titled The Beatles, Lennon and Me. Paul O'Neill 1/23/201776Bobby FreemanR&B singer/songwriter Daly City, California to San Francisco, starting a career as a rehabilitation counselor for people with disabilities. He was also among the performers on a Grammy-winning children's album, "In Harmony: A Sesame Street Record." Dunbar introduced Madras to Brian Jones, The Berns family kept the music publishing operations (Web IV Music and Sloopy II Music). Before joining Black Sabbath, Nicholls played in the NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal) band Quartz. David Z was 38. Joni Sledge Jimmy LaFave Ilene Berns was a pioneer in the music industry and became one of most successful female independent-label executives. Spooky Tooth released their first album, It's All About, in May 1968. Morrison was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1997 as a member of Parliament-Funkadelic. Another founding member of Molly Hatchet, drummer Bruce Crump, died in March 2015. who hired him to create a psychedelic light show for a Rolling Stones tour in support of the album Their Satanic Majesties Request. Magic Alex "Do You Want to Dance" was covered by artists such as Cliff Richard and the Shadows (1972), The Ramones, John Lennon and Bette Midler (1972), appearing as the opening track of her debut LP "The Divine Miss M." Jones, in turn, introduced Madras to John Lennon. The Marcels formed in Pittsburgh in 1959 and were named after a popular 1950s hairstyle, the Marcel Wave. 5/18/201752Chris CornellSoundgarden / Audioslave, vocalistsuicide by hangingDetroit, Michigan Watts joined with Mick Ralphs in a blues-rock band the Buddies, which played in German clubs. Walter "Junie" Morrison, keyboardist with the Ohio Players, George Clinton's Parliament Funkadelic, and Soul II Soul, has passed at age 62. 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. He rejoined Spooky Tooth in 1973 for a couple of years, a stint that brought future Foreigner star Mick Jones into the band. As a rockabilly and swing musician, Allsup also worked with Ronnie Smith, Roy Orbison, and Willie Nelson. 10/7/201781Billy Robertsfolksinger Atlanta, Georgia Clyde Stubblefield died of kidney failure at a Madison, Wisconsin hospital. Derek Trucks joined the Allman Brothers Band in 1999. With his brother, Duane Allman, Gregg made music together throughout their teen years (early bands included "Hour Glass" and "The Allman Joys"). Hashian died on March 22, 2017, after collapsing while performing on board a cruise ship en route to Nassau, Bahamas. Young Al began singing in the church choir at 4, harmonizing with his siblings. Maggie Roche 1/21/201765Maggie RocheThe RochesBreast Cancer Morrison was a producer, writer, keyboardist and vocalist for the funk band the Ohio Players in the early 1970s, where he was involved in some of their major hits and the albums Pain, Pleasure, and Ecstasy. He signed with Paul Butterfield's manager Albert Grossman who also represented Bob Dylan, the Band and Joplin. 1/20/201776Ronald "Bingo" MundyThe Marcels, singerPneumoniaPittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15 on the Billboard pop singles chart. James Cotton Jones, in turn, introduced Madras to John Lennon. With his brother, Duane Allman, Gregg made music together throughout their teen years (early bands included "Hour Glass" and "The Allman Joys"). When a CSX freight train approached, not all of the crew was able to In 1976, Kellie hooked up with an up-and-coming punk band called the Only Ones, with whom he recorded the classic "Another Girl, Another Planet." who hired him to create a psychedelic light show for a Rolling Stones tour in support of the album Their Satanic Majesties Request. In 1976, during a deal that went bad, Stevens shot and killed three men. He moved 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. Yanni Alexis Mardas, an early employee of the Beatles' Apple Corps who was known as "Magic Alex," has died after a battle with pneumonia. been reported that the famed DJ Murray the K played the song 26 times during one of his shows! Another founding member of Molly Hatchet, drummer Bruce Crump, died in March 2015. March 24, 1949 - February 4, 2017 Walter "Junie" Morrison Duane Roland, Banner Thomas, and Bruce Crump joined the band in 1976. In June 2010, Allman had a successful liver transplant operation at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville, Florida. He also designed the Hard Rock Cafe's iconic logo. The Allman Brothers band disbanded in 1976 for several years after Gregg Allman testified against Scooter Herring, the Allman Brothers Band road manager. Young Al began singing in the church choir at 4, harmonizing with his siblings. He worked alongside drummer and percussionist Jai "Jaimoe" Johnny Johanson. Holdsworth's innovative playing contributed to groups including Tempest, Soft Machine and the progressive rock band U.K. March 12, 1940 - February 12, 2017 It has February 20, 1946 - April 11, 2017 Keeping Time: The Photographs of Don Hunstein. The band also won the Grammy Award for Lifetime Achievement in 2012. July 21, 1945 - March 30, 2017 4/1/201783Lonnie Brooksblues guitarist ?Chicago, Illinois In the 1970s, Mardas worked as a security consultant. Steve Lang February 23, 1941 - September 5, 2017 Cotton also worked in rock music. Allan Holdsworth, a progressive rock and jazz fusion guitar pioneer, has died at age 70. He rejoined Spooky Tooth in 1973 for a couple of years, a stint that brought future Foreigner star Mick Jones into the band. He appeared on several shows like The Mickey Mouse Club and The Lawrence Welk Show. He was 90. The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan. He also designed the Hard Rock Cafe's iconic logo. Becker died on September 3, 2017 in Maui, Hawaii. Lennon would stare at the box for hours while high on LSD. 8/1/201772Goldy McJohnSteppenwolf, keyboardistHeart Failure In 1968, he started his own graphic-design firm, INK, which became closely involved with graphic images for the Beatles and Apple Corps. Cartwright replaced original Foghat guitarist Rod Price in 1981. Despite the success of the single, Geraci never released another album with Climax and the group disbanded in 1975. 1 R&B single "Uptight (Everything's Alright)." His final recording was a star-studded album that included Gregg Allman, Chuck Leavell and Warren Haynes. Bo Wagner performed the song's distinctive marimba solo. One Nation Under a Groove. 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". He released his last solo album, When the City, in 2004. Shotton was involved in two of the Beatles' most beloved songs. Walter Becker 3/10/201760Joni SledgeSister Sledge?Phoenix, Arizona July 12, 1955 - May 21, 2017 Jarreau passed away at a Los Angeles hospital, leaving behind his wife, Susan, and his son, Ryan. Fear and Loathing on the Partridge Family Bus. Kaufman's management company, H.K. His work fills the bestselling book The couple had two children. Hlubek also worked on soundtracks for feature films such as Monster starring Charlize Theron, The Dukes of Hazzard, Suspect Zero, and Delta Farce. Keni Richards, the drummer for Autograph, known for their 1984 hit "Turn Up The Radio," has died at age 60. Hits included March 24, 1949 - February 4, 2017 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). 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"). Mick Ralphs left Mott the Hoople to co-found Bad Company, followed by Ian Hunter's exit in 1974. The Roches got their big break singing back up for Paul Simon on his 1973 album April 18, 1943 - February 18, 2017 He was sentenced to life in prison but was released on parole in 2012. Hunstein is survived by his wife, a son and daughter and three grandchildren. Larry Coryell, a jazz guitarist known as the Godfather of Fusion, has passed away at age 73. Ilene Berns Alves played on Y&T's first 8 albums, including the classic LPs Earthshaker, Down for the Count, and In Rock We Trust. Other hits included "He's the Greatest Dancer" and their cover of "My Guy." May 11, 1947 - January 24, 2017 May 2, 1945 - August 1, 2017 Ronald "Bingo" Mundy Allan Holdsworth Freeman appeared on American Bandstand and toured with musicians Fats Domino, the Coasters, and Jackie Wilson. 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. Howard Kaufman As a youth he sang in church, as well as with street-corner harmony groups and local jazz bands. 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