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Chuck E. Weiss Dies at 76 After Long Illness
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The legendary musician who helped to launch The Viper Room with Johnny Depp has passed away at the age of 76 after struggling with an illness for a long time. Jul 23, 2021
Rickie Lee Jones hit Chuck E. s In Love , has died, aged 76.
Chuck E. Weiss passed away on Tuesday (20Jul21) after battling a long illness.
The Goddamn Liars star, who frequented hip Hollywood venues The Viper Room - when it was known as The Central - and the Kibitz Room at Canter s Deli, rarely travelled outside California because he didn t like to fly, but he became a staple on the local scene. He reached nationwide fame when he became the subject of his friend Rickie Lee Jones 1979 hit.
Chuck E. Weiss, Songwriter and Fixture of L.A. Music Scene, Dies at76
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His bandmate Jimmy Wood confirmed his death, telling
Variety, “Chuck E. Weiss left the room yesterday morning around 8:30. JJ Holiday was by his side. He was one of a kind and certainly made Los Angeles a better city!”
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Holiday posted on Facebook on the page for his band, the Imperial Crowns, writing, “All of us who remain must feel very lucky to have been invited to his one-of-a-kind party too. He means a lot and the very most to so many of us.”
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