Legendary Rocker Alan Merrill Dies From Coronavirus

Legendary rocker Alan Merrill who wrote I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll has died from coronavirus.

Merrill formed the Arrows in London in 1974 with guitarist Jake Hooker and drummer Paul Varley.

He wrote I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll with Hooker and the band enjoyed success also with singles Touch Too Much and My Last Night With You.

Merrill, who recorded the original version of I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll with his band the Arrows in 1975, was also remembered by rocker Joan Jett who had a huge hit with the song.


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