He went on to record albums and perform, though later struggled with alcohol addiction.

He had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in 2011.

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Aretha Franklin performs onstage at the Elton John AIDS Foundation Commemorates Its 25th Year And Honors Founder Sir Elton John During New York Fall Gala at Cathedral of St. John the Divine on November 7, 2017 in New York City.

David Cassidy performs during the Paradise Artists Party at IEBA Conference Day 3 at the War Memorial Auditorium on October 9, 2012 in Nashville, Tennessee.

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Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers perform at DTE Energy Music Theater on August 24, 2014 in Clarkston, Michigan.

Vocalist/musician Glen Campbell performs in concert at the Long Center on September 9, 2012 in Austin, Texas.

Singer Chuck Berry performs at the ‘Les Legendes Du Rock and Roll’ concert at the Zenith on November 14, 2008 in Paris, France.