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Mitch Aliotta

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Mitch Aliotta
Background information
Born(1944-05-30)May 30, 1944
OriginChicago, Illinois
DiedJuly 21, 2015(2015-07-21) (aged 71)
GenresPsychedelic soul
OccupationMusician
InstrumentsSinging, bass
Formerly ofRotary Connection, Aliotta Haynes Jeremiah, The Proper Strangers

Mitchell A. Aliotta (May 30, 1944 – July 21, 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

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Aliotta was involved in the psychedelic soul movement.[2] He played bass guitar in Rotary Connection,[3] and later formed the trio Aliotta Haynes Jeremiah.[4] He was also a member of the band The Proper Strangers.[5]

Death

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Aliotta died of complications from diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in 2015, at the age of 71.[6][7][8]

Discography

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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

With Minnie Ripperton

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  • Her Chess years, 1997

With Steve Goodman

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  • Gathering at the earl of Oldtown, 1970[9]

References

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  1. ^ "Mitch Aliotta". Discogs. Retrieved February 16, 2020.
  2. ^ Metzger, Richard (August 24, 2025). "Rotary Connection: the soul band that went full psychedelic freakout". dangerousminds.net. Retrieved December 17, 2025.
  3. ^ Kellman, Andy. "Biography: Rotary Connection". Allmusic. Retrieved May 25, 2010.
  4. ^ Vilanch, Bruce (April 25, 1975). A-H-J smell success from a Rose. Chicago Tribune
  5. ^ O’Donnell, Maureen (June 24, 2016). "'Lake Shore Drive' bassist Mitch Aliotta dead at 71". Chicago Sun-Times. Retrieved December 17, 2025.
  6. ^ Doc Rock. "The Dead Rock Stars Club 2015 July to December". Thedeadrockstarsclub.com. Retrieved July 24, 2015.
  7. ^ Sarahtr; Zwecker, Bill (July 27, 2015). "'Lake Shore Drive'bassist Mitch Aliotta dead at 71". Chicago Sun Times. Archived from the original on April 29, 2016. Retrieved April 11, 2025.
  8. ^ Wink, Roger; Music, V. V. N. (July 24, 2015). "R.I.P. Mitch Aliotta of Rotary Connection". Noise11.com. Retrieved February 16, 2020.
  9. ^ "Mitch Aliotta | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved February 16, 2020.