Ike Willis, Vocalist/Guitarist in Frank Zappa’s Band Dies at 70

Ike Willis, Vocalist/Guitarist in Frank Zappa’s Band Dies at 70

Ike Willis, the singer/guitarist who played in late rock iconoclast Frank Zappa’s band for a decade from 1978-1998, has died at 70. In a statement from the musician’s family shared with Rolling Stone, they revealed that he died on Friday (May 16) in North Las Vegas. No cause of death was announced, but in 2022, Willis told JamBase that he’d been diagnosed with prostate cancer. “The Willis family is deeply heartbroken to share that Ike Willis h…

Ike Willis, Frank Zappa’s Loyal Vocalist and Guitarist, Dead at 70

Ike Willis, who spent a decade singing and playing guitar with Frank Zappa, most notably on 'Joe's Garage,' has died at the age of 70.

Singer/Guitarist Ike Willis Dead at 70

Ike Willis, longtime singer and guitarist for Frank Zappa, has died. Willis was a core member of Zappa’s band from 1978 until Zappa’s final tour in 1988. During this period, he contributed to iconic albums such as Joe’s Garage. His family confirmed the news in a statement to Rolling Stone, saying the 70-year-old died in North Las Vegas on May 16th, surrounded by loved ones. While no specific cause of death was given, Willis had announced in 2022…

Ike Willis, Key Voice in Frank Zappa's Band, Passes Away at 70

Fame member in the Frank Zappa band, Ike Willis, sadly passed away at 70. The post Ike Willis, Key Voice in Frank Zappa’s Band, Passes Away at 70  appeared first on American Songwriter.