Died On This Date (June 30, 1993) Wong Ka-Kui / Leader of Chinese Rock Band, Beyond
themusicsover Won Ka-Kui
June 10, 1962 – June 30, 1993
Wong Ka-Kui was the founder of Chinese rock band, Beyond. Forming the band in 1983, Ka-Kui was it’s lead singer, guitarist and primary songwriter. The band was widely popular throughout Asia. While appearing on a Japanese game show to promote the latest release by Beyond, Wong Ka-Kui fell from a slippery platform, and landed on his head. He died a week later from his injuries. He was 31 years old.
George McCorkle is perhaps best remembered as a founding guitarist for popular American rock band, the Marshall Tucker Band. Formed in 1972, the group found tremendous success with such albums as Searchin’ For A Rainbow, Together Forever, and their platinum seller, Carolina Dreams. Their sound – equal parts rock, country, R&B, gospel, and jazz – helped define the ’70s rock era and laid the foundation for what would become called Southern rock. Besides his instantly recognizable guitar work in the band, McCorkle’s biggest contribution came by way of his “Fire On The Mountain,” which became their first top 40 hit. After leaving the Marshall Tucker Band in 1984, McCorkle worked as a songwriter and released his own album in 1999. George McCorkle was 59 died of cancer on June 29, 2007.