Dwight Twilley, a pillar of ’70s power pop known for hits like “Girls” and “I’m on Fire,” has passed away at the age of 72. Twilley's death was confirmed by multiple sources, including Variety, pitchfork, and MusicREDEF. In addition, Vincent Patrick, the author best known for his novel “The Pope of Greenwich Village,” has also died at the age of 83. Patrick was renowned for his stories about grifters, hustlers, and mobsters. The music industry and literary community are mourning the loss of these influential figures.
RIP Dwight Twilley, Power Pop Pioneer. https://t.co/0s85V84kBd
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The author Vincent Patrick, who specialized in grifters, hustlers and mobsters, was best known for his novel “The Pope of Greenwich Village,” which he also brought to the big screen. He has died at 83. https://t.co/kAWkWC8IB8
Dwight Twilley, power-pop pioneer, dies at 72 (@sterlewine - @latimes) https://t.co/yRvh3Sj4P5
Dwight Twilley, a pillar of ’70s power pop whose hits included “Girls” and “I’m on Fire,” has died at the age of 72 https://t.co/xG8DVMypOk
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