Jerry Ragovoy, songwriter made famous by the Rolling Stones, Janis Joplin and others, has died

[The Straight Story]

Jerry Ragovoy, a songwriter credited with songs made famous by the Rolling Stones, Janis Joplin and others, has died at the age of 80.

Ragovoy died last week at Lenox Hill Hospital in New York City.

Jim Steinblatt, a representative for the performance rights group ASCAP, says he died of complications from a stroke.

Among some of Ragovoy's most famous tunes were "Time Is On My Side" by the Rolling Stones, "Piece of My Heart" by Janis Joplin and "Pata, Pata" by Miriam Makeba.

http://www.news10.net/entertainment/article/146160/37/Songwriter-of-hits-by-Rolling-Stones-Joplin-dies

[david_vincent]

1. What a loss

Thank you, Jerry, for the GREAT music that has become a very fond part of the lives of millions of people.

[joeybee12]

2. Very sad...some great songs there...RIP