Donnie Iris, Pittsburgh music legend, dies
Donnie Iris, the Pittsburgh music legend behind "Ah! Leah!," has died. Donnie Iris, the Pittsburgh music legend known for his hit song "Ah! Leah!" and "The Rapper," has died at the age of 83. Iris had been diagnosed with cancer shortly after his 80th birthday show in 2023, but continued to perform despite cancelling several shows. He announced his retirement earlier this month after a show at Citizens Live at The Wylie. Iris, who earned a gold record for writing and singing the No. 1 song "TheRapper" with the Jaggerz, founded Donnie Iris & The Cruisers in 1979 and later toured with artists like Journey, Loverboy, Foreigner, Bon Jovi, Joan Jett and Hall & Oates.
gepubliceerd : 4 uur geleden door By Madeline Bartos in Entertainment
Donnie Iris, the Pittsburgh music legend behind "Ah! Leah!," has died, according to a former bandmate on Monday. He was 83.
Iris had been diagnosed with cancer shortly after his sold-out 80th birthda... [1759 symbols]
