Robert Gordon, finest identified for his rockabilly revivalist motion within the late '70s, died at age 75.
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Musician Robert Gordon, finest identified for main the revival of rockabilly within the 70s, died at age 75 on Tuesday, his document label introduced
“Cleopatra Information want to provide our deepest condolences to his household and buddies,” the label wrote on Fb.
“We appreciated working with Robert and can miss his highly effective baritone vocal in addition to his centered dedication to his music.”
No reason behind demise was given, nonetheless, Gordon was recognized with acute myeloid leukemia in recent times.
A GoFundMe created by his household final month revealed the musician suffered from the blood and bone marrow most cancers.
Gordon was initially hospitalized for six weeks the place he was “preventing for his life,” in accordance with the GoFundMe. Over $16,000 was raised out of the $20,000 objective as of early Wednesday.
Gordon’s last music launch will happen on Nov. 25 when his label places out his album “Hellafied,” which he recorded with British guitarist Chris Spedding.
Born in Bethesda, Md., Gordon credit Elvis Presley, Gene Vincent, and Eddie Cochrane for paving the music path for him.
He based his band, Tuff Darts, within the early 70s, and the band had common stints at NYC’s iconic — and now defunct — CBGB and Max’s Kansas Metropolis, Deadline studies.
The rocker went on to launch his debut album, “Recent Fish Particular,” which featured legendary guitarist Hyperlink Wray.
The success of the album noticed him signal for RCA Information, maybe as a result of Gordon’s idol Presley was signed on to the identical label.
His success didn’t cease at simply music. He additionally dabbled in appearing, starring alongside Willem Dafoe within the 1981 movie, “The Loveless.”
Gordon is survived by his spouse and their two youngsters.
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