Mitch Aliotta Explained

Mitchell A. Aliotta (May 30, 1944 – July 22, 2015), known professionally as Mitch Aliotta, was an American vocalist and bassist, known for being a member of the bands Rotary Connection and Aliotta Haynes Jeremiah.^[1]

Musical career

Aliotta was involved in the psychedelic soul movement. He played bass guitar in Rotary Connection,^[2] and later formed the trio Aliotta Haynes Jeremiah.^[3] He was also a member of the band The Proper Strangers.

Death

Aliotta died of complications from diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in 2015, at the age of 71.^{[4] [5] [6]}

Discography

With Rotary Connection

• Rotary Connection, 1967
• Aladdin, 1968
• Peace, 1968
• Dinner Music, 1970
• Hey Love, 1971 (as the New Rotary Connection)

With Aliotta–Haynes–Jeremiah

• Songs
• Slippin Away, 1977
• Lake Shore Drive, 1973
• Lake Shore drive at 25, 1997

With Minnie Ripperton

• Her Chess years, 1997

With Steve Goodman

• Gathering at the earl of Oldtown, 1970^[7]

Notes and References

1. Web site: Mitch Aliotta. Discogs. en. 2020-02-16.
2. Web site: [{{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p20264/biography|pure_url=yes}} Biography: Rotary Connection]. Kellman. Andy. Allmusic. May 25, 2010.
3. Vilanch, Bruce (April 25, 1975). A-H-J smell success from a Rose. Chicago Tribune
4. Web site: Doc Rock . The Dead Rock Stars Club 2015 July to December . Thedeadrockstarsclub.com . 2015-07-24.
5. http://chicago.suntimes.com/news/lake-shore-drive-bassist-mitch-aliotta-dead-at-71/ "‘Lake Shore Drive’ bassist Mitch Aliotta dead at 71"
6. Web site: R.I.P. Mitch Aliotta of Rotary Connection. Wink. Roger. Music. V. V. N.. 2015-07-24. Noise11.com. en-US. 2020-02-16.
7. Web site: Mitch Aliotta Credits. AllMusic. en-us. 2020-02-16.