Donnie Iris, ‘Ah! Leah!’ singer and Pittsburgh legend, dies
Donnie Iris, ‘Ah! Leah!’ singer and Pittsburgh legend, dies Donnie Iris, a Pittsburgh rock legend known as Donnie Iris and the Cruisers, has died at 83 after a battle with bladder cancer. Known for his hits with "The Rapper" in 1970 and "Love Is Like A Rock" with his band The Jaggerz, Iris also charted multiple songs in the early 1980s. His death was confirmed by longtime friend and regional concert promoter Rich Engler. Engler described him as a "super talent" and a "very few talents who actually made it big out of Pittsburgh" in the rock and roll business. Despite announcing his retirement from live performing only weeks ago, Iris expressed gratitude to his fans for their support.
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Donnie Iris and the Cruisers perform during a preview night at the brand new Citizens Live at the Wylie venue in the Lower Hill District on Monday, Sept. 28, 2026. (Kristina Serafini | TribLive)
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