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The musician had been with the British rock band since 1976. They had completed a 50th anniversary tour just one week earlier

Playing a heady blend of ska, pop soul, reggae and punk rock, the Beat’s music reflected Roger’s dynamic upbringing, and helped encourage unity.

The co-founder of the 1950s doo-wop group Danny & the Juniors penned their big singles and then teamed to write hits for Lesley Gore and others

The guitarist-vocalist had played 2 recent reunion shows with Robin Lane & the Chartbusters. He was a member of Jonathan Richman’s band for several tenures

“If you have read my book you will know how kind Doug was to me, and how clumsily I dealt with his leaving the band,” wrote Pete Townshend.

He was instrumental in the development of the careers of Roy Orbison, Kris Kristofferson and Dolly Parton, and co-wrote “Me and Bobby McGee,” among his many accomplishments

Band sources are reporting that the longtime keyboardist and flutist of the Grammy-winning band has died. He had undergone heart surgery in 2017

His album covers included classics by the Doors, the Mamas and the Papas, the Rolling Stones, the Byrds, Chicago, and Simon and Garfunkel.

In all, Ingram placed a dozen singles on the Billboard Hot 100, including hit duets with Linda Ronstadt, Michael McDonald and others.

He can be heard on countless recordings made with Stevie Wonder, John Lennon, Bob Dylan, Earth, Wind & Fire, B. B. King, Don Henley, and more