Robert Gordon Passed Away, a well-known American musician, has gone to paradise. On Tuesday, October 18, the singer died at the age of 75.
Robert, primarily known for his neo-rockabilly, had been suffering from acute myeloid leukemia for some time. The singer’s family had already established a GoFundMe effort for his treatment.
The reason of the singer’s death has not yet been confirmed. The devastating news of the singer’s death was verified by Cleopatra Records, which will release Gordon’s final record.
Hellafied, his last album, which he co-created with British guitarist Chris Spedding, will be published posthumously on November 25.
“Cleopatra Records would like to send our heartfelt sympathies to his family and friends,” stated Matt Green, Vice President of the label.
RIP Robert Gordon the real OG rockabilly singer deluxe. His records & shows w/ guitarist Link Wray & Chris Spedding were explosive & really kept the torch lit 🔥 for that music. talkin motorcycles w/ Robert was always ultra cool. Condolences to his family. pic.twitter.com/3CQhCHsrGP
— JESSE DAYTON (@jessedayton) October 18, 2022
American Musician Robert Gordon Career
In terms of his career, the Red Hot Fame vocalist was regarded as one of rockabilly’s early revivalists. He was instrumental in popularizing the genre in the 1970s and 1980s.
Robert, who grew up idolizing Elvis Presley, made his recording debut with a band called Confidentials, with whom he recorded a number of songs.
In 1970, he relocated to New York and joined the Tuff Darts, a Punk rock band. They recorded many songs for the compilation CD Live at CBGB, including All for the Love of Rock and Roll, Head over Heels, and Slash.
During one of the practices, record producer Richard Gottehrer saw him and recommended that he work with famed guitarist Link Wray.
The duo collaborated for a period and published an album in 1977, which included the hugely hit single Red Hot.
Robert joined with RCA Records in 1978 and released Rock Billy Boogie with Chris Spedding. The record went on to become the best-selling album of all time.
RIP Robert Gordon. Daddio was cool as hell. ♥️ pic.twitter.com/XusjHj7kBA
— Low Cut Connie (@LowCutConnie) October 18, 2022
Cleopatra Records published the singer’s previous and final album, Rockabilly for Life, in 2020.
Gordon admitted in a prior interview in 2014, “I was doing the rockabilly thing, which always seemed to get people off, but I was an angry young man.”
“I’d divorced my first wife, and punk worked for me.” But I wasn’t a big fan of punk. “I missed singing classic tunes.”
Robert Gordon Passed Away, Our heartfelt sympathies go out to Robert Gordon’s family, friends, and fans. May the soul of his departed soul rest in peace!
