, a singer whose career began in the 1960s but who became critically acclaimed in the 1970s as a solo artist for his Paul McCartney looks and power pop stylings, died in his sleep on July 19, according to friend and record producer Eddie Price. Rhodes was 70.
One of Rhodes’ first rock credits, according to allmusic.com, was playing drums with the Emerals, later renamed The Palace Guard. The group donned distinctive red uniforms and also was briefly the backing band for Don Grady, also known as Robbie on the sitcom “My Three Sons.” But it was as a solo artist where Rhodes garnered acclaim by audiences and critics. His 1970 self-titled solo debut on Dunhill Records hit No. 29 on U.S. album charts during a 20-week stint. A single from the album, “Fresh As a Daisy,” which would have been at home on any Paul McCartney album of that era, hit No. 54 and stayed on the charts for nine weeks.
It took over 40 years after his ’70s releases to finally hear any brand new music from Rhodes. A cover of The Bee Gees’ “How Do You Mend a Broken Heart” was an ice breaker in 2015, followed by “Rainbow Ends” produced by Price and released a year later.
What a wonderful way to go. Love and Aloha to his family and friends.
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Wow. Another great loss. I was fortunate enough to discover his music several years ago. He was once referred to as 'The One Man Beatles' because he played all of the instruments and sang on his first album. RIP Emitt Rhodes. 🙏
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