Gordon Waller of Peter & Gordon dead at 64
REGISTER STAFF • JULY 17, 2009


Gordon Waller, one-half of 1960s British Invasion duo Peter & Gordon, died today near his home in Connecticut. He was 64.

The duo shared the pop charts with the Beatles and other influential peers in the '60s and scored hits with songs by John Lennon and Paul McCartney as well as a cover of Buddy Holly's "True Love Ways."

The following message was posted today on Peter & Gordon's official www.myspace.com/pasherandgwaller site:



We are deeply saddened to report that some time after 8 p.m. last night East Coast time, Gordon Waller went into cardiac arrest and was taken to the emergency room. Despite intensive efforts on his behalf by hospital personnel, Gordon passed away early this morning. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

One of the duo's most recent performances was in February at the Surf Ballroom in Clear Lake as part of the "50 Winters Later" concert and related events in tribute to the 1959 Winter Dance Party tour and the deaths of Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens and J.P. "the Big Bopper" Richardson.

For more information also go to www.DesMoinesRegister.com/BuddyHolly.

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Just found this out... Yes, sad. SOOO many rock/pop musicians just can't seem to live to a ripe old age.