More Inductions to Musical Heaven #MusicMovesMe

 It's Monday and it's time for music.

Today I am joining up with other Music Moves Me bloggers (and you can join us at the linky above). We are a group of music loving bloggers who blog about music each Sunday or Monday (or even later in the week). If you have music to share with us, you are most welcome to join! (Music Posts Only-meaning at least one music video, please! Otherwise, your post link may be labeled "No Music" or even removed.)   We have occasional theme weeks, but you are welcome to ignore the theme and use music of your choice.  Why not join us?  You don't have to sing, or play an instrument.  All music lovers are welcome. 

Today's theme is "You Pick".  Today, I continue to cover inductions into Rock and Roll Heaven.  Sadly my posts are continuing to almost write themselves.

Dave Ball, co-founder of the synth-pop duo Soft Cell, died in his sleep October 22 at the age of 66. 

I love this song so:  1981's Tainted Love/Where Did Our Love Go.  It was years before I knew that both songs (not just Where Did Our Love Go) were covers.

Sam Rivers, a founding member, bassist, and backup vocalist of Limp Bizkit,  died October 18 at the age of 48.  He had received a liver transplant in 2017, needed due to excessive drinking.   I have to admit, one of their songs is an absolute favorite of mine, even though the genre (nu metal) is not my favorite.  Here is Limp Bizkit's Nookie. 

After that song, we need something mellow and I turn to Michael Eugene Archer, better known as D'Angelo, a neo-soul singer, songwriter, and musician.  Sadly, he had led a troubled life touched by alcohol and drug abuse.  He influenced many artists, and some consider him one of the greatest R&B singers of all time.

 D'Angelo died October 14 at the age of 51.  Here is his cover of Smokey Robinson's song Cruisin'.

 

Thommy Price, age 68, died October 10. He played drums as a session drummer on albums for various groups including Blue Oyster Cult, Debbie Harry, and Ronnie Spector.  He played with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts for some 28 years.  I'm not 100% sure he played drums on the Billy Idol song Rebel Yell, but he did drum for the Rebel Yell album so - yeah, maybe.

Welcome to Rock and Roll Heaven, inductees.   Things must be getting crowded there.

But before I leave, there is one more tribute I need to play.  June Lockhart, a marvelous actor, passed away October 23 at the age of 100.  Those in my generation will remember her as the Mom on Lassie and Lost in Space, but she actually started her acting career at age eight, performing with her parents (who were both actors).   

 In tribute to her, I feature the Lassie theme from the years I remember.  The original music is a variation on a piece called The Secret of Silent Hills. 

And that's a wrap.

Join me again next week for hopefully not another rock and roll induction.