RUMOR MILL
Back to Rumor Mill >
Thursday, June 19, 2014

Gerry Goffin obit

GERRY GOFFIN, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame lyricist and Carole King's ex-husband and longtime collaborator, passed away today due to natural causes in his Los Angeles home. He was 75. Goffin co-wrote numerous hits, including "(You Make Me Feel Like A) Natural Woman" and "The Loco-Motion," as well as many other songs for iconic artists such as The Monkees, The Everly Brothers, Whitney Houston, Diana Ross, James Taylor and more. There's no doubt that he will be greatly missed. In a statement, King eulogized her onetime partner in life and song, writing: "Gerry was a good man and a dynamic force, whose words and creative influence will resonate for generations to come. His legacy to me is our two daughters, four grandchildren, and our songs that have touched millions and millions of people, as well as a lifelong friendship. He will be missed by his wonderful wife Michele, his devoted manager, Christine Russell, his five children and six grandchildren." (6/19p)

 
BACK TO RUMOR MILL
 
HITS LIST IN BLOOM
From the desert to the sea (4/15a)
Check It Out Now
ON THE COVER:
AARON BAY-SCHUCK
AND TOM CORSON
Bunny's hoppin' again. (4/15a)
Check It Out Now
DESERT HEAT:
PAUL TOLLETT
The cat in the hat is calling the shots. (4/15a)
Check It Out Now
THIS HITS PHOTO GALLERY IS WANDERING IN THE DESERT
Photographic proof of the weaselfest (4/15a)
Check It Out Now
THE COUNT: SUPERSTARS TO SURPRISE AT COACHELLA?
The latest tidbits from the vibrant live sector (4/12a)
Check It Out Now
THE NEW UMG
Gosh, we hope there are more press releases.
TIKTOK BANNED!
Unless the Senate manages to make this whole thing go away, that is.
THE NEW HUGE COUNTRY ACT
No, not that one.
TRUMP'S CAMPAIGN PLAYLIST
Now 100% unlicensed!
 Email

 First Name

 Last Name

 Company

 Country
CAPTCHA code
Captcha: (type the characters above)

By clicking submit you are agreeing
to Terms and Conditions