| Mitch Aliotta | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | (1944-05-30)May 30, 1944 |
| Origin | Chicago, Illinois |
| Died | July 22, 2015(2015-07-22) (aged 71) |
| Genres | Psychedelic soul |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Singing, bass |
| Formerly of | Rotary Connection, Aliotta Haynes Jeremiah, The Proper Strangers |
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.
Musical career
Aliotta was involved in the psychedelic soul movement. He played bass guitar in Rotary Connection, and later formed the trio Aliotta Haynes Jeremiah. He was also a member of the band The Proper Strangers.
Death
Aliotta died of complications from diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in 2015, at the age of 71.
Discography
With 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
- Her Chess years, 1997
With Steve Goodman
- Gathering at the earl of Oldtown, 1970
References
- "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.
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