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Died On This Date (January 28, 2010) Geoff Workman / Respected Rock Producer

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Geoff Workman
DOB Unknown – January 28, 2010

Geoff Workman was a record producer and engineer who was partly responsible for some of rock’s greatest albums during the ’70s and ’80s. He began his career working with King Crimson in 1970. Over the course of his career he either engineered or produced some of rock’s most celebrated releases. That list includes Motley Crue’s Shout at the Devil, Journey’s Infinity and Departure, the Cars’ self-titled debut and Candy-O, Queen’s Jazz, Foreigner’s Head Games, and Twisted Sister’s Stay Hungry. His credits also include recordings by, to name a few, Toto, Jason & the Scorchers, Sammy Hagar, Dwight Twilley, and Tommy Tutone. Geoff Workman passed away peacefully in his home on January 28, 2010. Cause of death was not immediately released.

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Died On This Date (January 27, 2009) John McCarthy / Singer For Post Mortem

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John McCarthy
DOB Unknown – January 27, 2009

John McCarthy was the lead singer and primary songwriter for Boston-based death metal band, Post Mortem. Formed in March of 1982, Post Mortem were one of death metal’s pioneers. They called it quits in 1994. After years battling diabetes and a pancreatic illness, John McCarthy passed away at the age of 40. Cause of death was not immediately released.

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Died On This Date (January 25, 1986) Albert Grossman / Legendary Artist Manager

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Albert Grossman
May 21, 1926 – January 25, 1986

Albert Grossman is best remembered as an artist manager representing, among others, Bob Dylan between 1962 and 1970. He also co-founded the Newport Folk Festival with George Wein in 1959. In 1961, Grossman put three folk singers together, Peter Yarrow, Paul Stookey and Mary Travers, otherwise known as Peter, Paul and Mary. Over the years, Grossman also represented John Lee Hooker, Johnny Average, Ian & Sylvia, Odetta, Janis Joplin, and the Band. Grossman also built the legendary Bearsville Recording Studio outside of Woodstock, NY and formed Bearsville Records. Acts like Todd Rundgren, Foghat, NRBQ and Jesse Winchester recorded for the label. On January 25, 1986, Albert Grossman died of a heart attack while flying from the U.S. to London aboard the Concorde. He was 59 years old.

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Died On This Date (January 24, 2009) Corey Daum / Lizzy Borden

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Corey Daum (Born Corey James)
DOB Unknown – January 24, 2009

Corey Daum was a guitarist for heavy metal stalwarts, Lizzy Borden from 1989 to 1996 although it’s not clear if he played on any of their albums. Daum was killed on a Nashville highway when the driver of the vehicle in which he was a passenger crashed into a concrete wall. The alleged drunk driver was charged with vehicular homicide. Corey Daum was 39 years old when he died.

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Died On This Date (January 23, 1990) Allen Collins / Lynyrd Skynyrd

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Larkin Allen Collins
July 19, 1952 – January 23, 1990

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Allen Collins was a founding guitarist of and sometime co-writer for southern rock giants, Lynyrd Skynyrd. The band’s ride to fame was partially due to songs co-written by Collins. That list includes “That Smell,” “Free Bird,” and “Gimme Three Steps.” When Ronnie Van Zant and others from the band were killed in a plane crash in 1977, Collins went on to have success with the Rossington-Collins Band. Their biggest hit was 1980’s “Don’t Misunderstand Me.” Tragedy struck Collins again in 1986 when he caused a car accident that killed his girlfriend and left him paralyzed from the waist down. Since he was under the influence, he was charged with vehicular manslaughter. He accepted a plea which kept him out of jail, but had him, among other penalties, speak out against drunk driving at all future Lynyrd Skynyrd concerts. Collins died of pneumonia, brought on by the paralysis on January 23, 1990. He was 37 years old.

Died On This Date (January 28, 2010) Geoff Workman / Respected Rock Producer

Died On This Date (January 27, 2009) John McCarthy / Singer For Post Mortem

Died On This Date (January 25, 1986) Albert Grossman / Legendary Artist Manager

Died On This Date (January 24, 2009) Corey Daum / Lizzy Borden

Died On This Date (January 23, 1990) Allen Collins / Lynyrd Skynyrd

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