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Alan Merrill (born Allan Preston Sachs; February 19, 1951 – March 29, 2020) was an American vocalist, guitarist and songwriter. In the early 1970s, he was one of the few resident foreigners in Japan to achieve pop star status there.
Mar 30, 2020 · The co-writer and original singer of the hit song, which became a global success for Joan Jett, passed away after contracting coronavirus. He had a long and varied career in music, with bands in Japan, the UK and the US.
Alan Merrill, a guitarist and singer whose song “I Love Rock ’n’ Roll” became Joan Jett’s breakthrough hit, and who had early success as one of the few Western rock stars in Japan in the late...
The official website of Alan Merrill, the singer, guitarist, and songwriter of "I Love Rock N Roll". Find out his latest news, music, films, tour dates, and appearances.
Mar 30, 2020 · Alan Merrill, who wrote the song for his band The Arrows and recorded it in 1975, passed away in New York on March 30, 2020. His daughter Laura confirmed his death on Facebook and Joan Jett paid tribute to him on Twitter.
Mar 29, 2020 · Alan Merrill, co-writer and singer of the original version of “I Love Rock ‘N’ Roll,” has died from COVID-19, according to his daughter, who shared the news on social media. He was 69....
One very important fact about Alan Merrill: He was the lead singer and songwriter of the first and original 1975 version of "I Love Rock N Roll" with his band, The Arrows. The song has become an enduring international rock anthem, recorded by Joan Jett, Britney Spears, and many others.
