Alan Merrill (1951–2020), “I Love Rock 'n' Roll” co-writer

Alan Merrillwasthe co-writer of the hit rock and roll anthem I Love Rock Nf4 Roll.Merrill was the lead vocalist and bassist for the glam rock bandthe Arrowsin the 1970s.The band had some popularity in England including hosting a weekly television music show.He co-wrote I Love Rock Nf4 Roll with guitaristJake Hooker. Merrill thought thesong would be a big hit for thebandbut it did not happen. Joan Jett hadseen the Arrowsperform the song on TV inEngland while touring with the Runaways andrecorded herhitversion in1982.Merril continued to perform after the Arrows broke up and he was a member of singer Meat Loaff5s band in the 1980s.

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Details of death:Died at the age of69 of complications from COVID-19.

Died:Sunday, March29, 2020. (Who else died on March29?)

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What they said about him:As thick as thieves daddy. You were more than a father...you were one of my best friends. We spoke EVERYDAY. Wef5ve been through what feels like war together. For you to be taken so suddenly has my head spinning. It wasnf5t supposed to be this way. You had so many more years to thrive. So many more years to smile and crack jokes. Repeat your stories over and over. The last 24 hours have been a daze. It hasnf5t seeped in. Even at 42 I was alwaysDaddyslittle girl. - Laura Merrill, Alanf5s daughter

My thoughts and love go to his family, friends and music community as a whole. I can still remember watching the Arrows on TV in London and being blown away by the song that screamed hit to me. With deep gratitude and sadness, wishing him a safe journey to the other side. -Joan Jett

He was such a great human being and very talented one. I am really sad. I have not kept in touch with Alan and that makes me feel even worse. Let this be a lesson to all of us, try to stay in touch with the people you really love and care about. Life is very short. Alan I am sorry that I didnf5t reach out to you years ago. I love you very much. - Meatloaf

Full obituary:New York Daily News

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