Mitch Aliotta

Mitch Aliotta
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.^[1]

Musical career

Aliotta was involved in the psychedelic soul movement.^{[citation needed]} He played bass guitar in Rotary Connection,^[2] and later formed the trio Aliotta Haynes Jeremiah.^[3] He was also a member of the band The Proper Strangers.^{[citation needed]}

Death

Aliotta died of complications from diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in 2015, at the age of 71.^[4][5][6]

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^[7]

References

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.