Bad day, losing both Leiber & Ashford.

RIP to one of the greatest songwriters in rock history.

https://blogs.villagevoice.com/music/2011/08/jerry_lieber_obituary.php

As you say Kris a bad day. Jerry Leiber along with Mike Stoller one of the great partnerships in music.

Another giant of Black Music passes. Jerry Leiber's back catalogue paved the way for

the Black Music scene we all love and enjoy.

R.I.P Jerry your musical legacy lives on.

Dr Bob Jones

Another Extremely Sad Loss.

One Of The Greats.

Jerry Leiber R.I.P.

RIP Mr. Leiber.

Sad week for music.

As you say Kris a bad day. Jerry Leiber along with Mike Stroller one of the great partnerships in music.

Stroller Rip Jerry.

Stroller Rip Jerry.

oops never noticed when i typed this morning Ken... I think it's the spell checker in Safari, changes many a word to something totally unrelated to what I was writing. Hope your spelling is ok

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Evalynn J. Saeyang

Member since:

July 15, 2009

Jerry Leiber Death: Songwriter Dies at 78

August 23, 2011 08:55 AM EDT

Legendary songwriter Jerry Leiber's death at the age of 78 has left many in the music industry stunned. He was most well known for his partnership with Mike Stroller. Leiber was also a member of both the Songwriters Hall of Fame and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.

Leiber wrote such hits as Elvis' Hound Dog, Jailhouse Rock and evenStand By Me, which was sang by Ben E. King. He died on Tuesday from cardio pulmonary failure. This is obviously a sad time for the music industry. Frankly, they just don't make 'em like Leiber anymore.

Hopefully, throughout this sad time, Jerry Leiber's family and friends will know that his devote fans will always hold him dear to their hearts. His death is surely being mourned by many. Fortunately, Leiber's amazing gift will always be available.

Along with the hits they Wrote for The Drifters....a massive loss to music along side the death of Nick Ashford-I'm sorry to say it but we're getting old folks !!

RIP Jerry.