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Thursday, October 29, 2015

Music Deaths: Diamonds and Aliota, Haynes & Jeremiah

DAVID SOMERVILLE, 81-- Died  July 19, 2015.  Born in Ontario and became lead singer of the Diamonds.  Used primarily on covers of R&B tunes.  "Whu Do Fools Fall in Love" (#12-1956), "Church Bells May Ring" (#14-1956), "The Stroll" (#4-1958) and "Little Darlin" (#2-1957).

Co-wrote the theme song for "The Fall Guy."

MITCH ALIOTA, 70--  Died July 21, 2015.  Bassist of Rotary Connection (group which launched Minnie Ripperton's career).  Had a big hit with the Alioto, Haynes & Jeremiah with "Lake Shore Drive."  It didn't chart nationally but was very popular here in the Chicago area.

John Jeremiah died in 2011.

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