'Disco Inferno' Singer Jimmy Ellis Dead at 74
Jimmy Ellis--lead vocalist of The Trammps--has passed away. You might remember their hit "Disco Inferno"--which was on the Saturday Night Fever soundtrack. That album sold 15 million copies, behind only The Body Guard.
Believe it or not, this is one of my favorite '70's songs. He died from complications of Alzheimer's disease.
From TMZ:
Jimmy Ellis, who sung lead vocals for The Trammps on their 1970s classic "Disco Inferno," died yesterday in South Carolina. He was 74.Eliis died from complications due to Alzheimer's disease, his daughter told the NY Times.
"Disco Inferno" was featured on the soundtrack to "Saturday Night Fever," which sold 15 million copies -- making it the second biggest selling soundtrack ever behind only "The Bodyguard."
Ellis toured with The Trammps as recently as 2010.
A memorial service is scheduled for next week in North Carolina.
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