The band had their biggest hit in 1982 with “You Dropped a Bomb on Me.”
Died March 2024
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She was the first woman signed to Def Jam Records.
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He played with Billy Joel, James Brown, Steve Vai, Tina Turner, and many others.
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His hits included “Ship of Fools” and “Way Down Now.”
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He also led the Raspberries, known for hits like “Go All the Way.”
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He was known for his downbeat, folk-infused songs about hard living.
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He was private chef to NBA star Amar’e Stoudemire before launching his own restaurant.
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She was the sister-in-law of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
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She was a longtime backing singer for Barry Manilow.
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He also designed characters for “Chrono Trigger” and “Dragon Quest.”