Mitchell A. Aliotta (May 30, 1944 – July 22, 2015), known professionally as Mitch Aliotta, was an American vocalist and bassist, known for being a member of the bands Rotary Connection and Aliotta Haynes Jeremiah.[1]
Mitch Aliotta | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | May 30, 1944 |
| Origin | Chicago, Illinois |
| Died | July 22, 2015 (aged 71) |
| Genres | Psychedelic soul |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Singing, bass |
| Formerly of | Rotary Connection, Aliotta Haynes Jeremiah, The Proper Strangers |
Musical career
editAliotta was involved in the psychedelic soul movement.[citation needed] He played bass guitar in Rotary Connection,[2] and later formed the trio Aliotta Haynes Jeremiah.[3] He was also a member of the band The Proper Strangers.[citation needed]
Death
editAliotta died of complications from diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in 2015, at the age of 71.[4][5][6]
Discography
editWith Rotary Connection
- Rotary Connection, 1967
- Aladdin, 1968
- Peace, 1968
- Dinner Music, 1970
- Hey Love, 1971 (as the New Rotary Connection)
With Aliotta–Haynes–Jeremiah
- Songs
- Slippin Away, 1977
- Lake Shore Drive, 1973
- Lake Shore drive at 25, 1997
With Minnie Ripperton
edit- Her Chess years, 1997
With Steve Goodman
edit- Gathering at the earl of Oldtown, 1970[7]
References
edit- ^ "Mitch Aliotta". Discogs. Retrieved February 16, 2020.
- ^ Kellman, Andy. "Biography: Rotary Connection". Allmusic. Retrieved May 25, 2010.
- ^ Vilanch, Bruce (April 25, 1975). A-H-J smell success from a Rose. Chicago Tribune
- ^ Doc Rock. "The Dead Rock Stars Club 2015 July to December". Thedeadrockstarsclub.com. Retrieved July 24, 2015.
- ^ "‘Lake Shore Drive’ bassist Mitch Aliotta dead at 71", chicago.suntimes.com, July 27, 2015.
- ^ Wink, Roger; Music, V. V. N. (July 24, 2015). "R.I.P. Mitch Aliotta of Rotary Connection". Noise11.com. Retrieved February 16, 2020.
- ^ "Mitch Aliotta | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved February 16, 2020.