On March 5, 1982, comedian and singer John Belushi died aged 33. Belushi was one of the original cast members of “NBC” comedy show “Saturday night live”, he appeared in the movies “National Lampoon’s animal house” and in “Neighbors” but his most memorable role was “Joliet ‘Jake’ Blues” in the 1980 movie “The Blues brothers”. His tombstone epitaph says “I may be gone, but rock n roll lives on”.
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Alex Harvey
On February 4, 1982, Alex Harvey died aged 47. He was singer and songwriter, in 1959 he formed “Alex Harvey Big Soul Band”, in 1960’s the band “Tear Gas” and he is best known as leader of the “Sensational Alex Harvey Band”. He suffered heart attack on a ferry, after performing a concert in Belgium with his new band “The Electric Cowboys”.
Lightnin’ Hopkins
On January 30, 1982, Sam John Hopkins aka Lightnin’ Hopkins died aged 70. He was musician (guitar, piano), singer and songwriter, influenced many famous musicians such as Bob Dylan, Stevie Ray Vaughan and Jimi Hendrix.
Max’s Kansas City
On December 31, 1982, New York City venue “Max’s Kansas City” closed down. Among the other music acts this venue was starting point for The New York Dolls, Bruce Springsteen and The Velvet Underground.
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