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Mitch Aliotta

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Mitch Aliotta
Background information
Born(1944-05-30)May 30, 1944
OriginChicago, Illinois
DiedJuly 22, 2015(2015-07-22) (aged 71)
GenresPsychedelic soul
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Singing, bass
Formerly ofRotary Connection, Aliotta Haynes Jeremiah, The Proper Strangers

Mitchell A. "Mitch" Aliotta (May 30, 1944 – July 22, 2015) was an American vocalist and bassist,[1] who was involved in the psychedelic soul movement in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Aliotta played bass guitar in Rotary Connection,[2] and later formed the trio Aliotta Haynes Jeremiah.[3] He was also a member of the Chicago based band The Proper Strangers. Aliotta died of complications from diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in 2015, at the age of 71.[4][5][6]

Aliotta had four daughters[citation needed]

Discography

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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

With Minnie Ripperton

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  • Her Chess years, 1997

With Steve Goodman

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  • Gathering at the earl of Oldtown, 1970[7]

References

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  1. ^ "Mitch Aliotta". Discogs. Retrieved February 16, 2020.
  2. ^ Kellman, Andy. "Biography: Rotary Connection". Allmusic. Retrieved May 25, 2010.
  3. ^ Vilanch, Bruce (April 25, 1975). A-H-J smell success from a Rose. Chicago Tribune
  4. ^ Doc Rock. "The Dead Rock Stars Club 2015 July to December". Thedeadrockstarsclub.com. Retrieved July 24, 2015.
  5. ^ "‘Lake Shore Drive’ bassist Mitch Aliotta dead at 71", chicago.suntimes.com, July 27, 2015.
  6. ^ Wink, Roger; Music, V. V. N. (July 24, 2015). "R.I.P. Mitch Aliotta of Rotary Connection". Noise11.com. Retrieved February 16, 2020.
  7. ^ "Mitch Aliotta | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved February 16, 2020.