Mitchell A. "Mitch" Aliotta (May 30, 1944 – July 22, 2015) was an American vocalist and bassist,[1] who was involved in the psychedelic soul movement in Chicago, Illinois, United States. Aliotta played bass guitar in Rotary Connection,[2] and later formed the trio Aliotta Haynes Jeremiah.[3] He died of complications from diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in 2015, at the age of 71.[4][5] Aliotta had four daughters: Amy Wojdak, Michele Roerig, Margaret “Maggie” Aliotta, and Heather Goldenhersh.

Aliotta was once part of a Chicago based band called the Proper Strangers. In 2015 he died of obstructive pulmonary disease.[6]

Discography

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

  • Her Chess years, 1997

With Steve Goodman

  • Gathering at the earl of Oldtown, 1970[7]

References

  1. ↑ "Mitch Aliotta". Discogs. Retrieved February 16, 2020.
  2. ↑ Kellman, Andy. "Biography: Rotary Connection". Allmusic. Retrieved May 25, 2010.
  3. ↑ Villanch, Bruce (April 25, 1975). A-H-J smell success from a Rose. Chicago Tribune
  4. ↑ Doc Rock. "The Dead Rock Stars Club 2015 July to December". Thedeadrockstarsclub.com. Retrieved July 24, 2015.
  5. ↑ "‘Lake Shore Drive’ bassist Mitch Aliotta dead at 71", chicago.suntimes.com, July 27, 2015.
  6. ↑ Wink, Roger; Music, V. V. N. (July 24, 2015). "R.I.P. Mitch Aliotta of Rotary Connection". Noise11.com. Retrieved February 16, 2020.
  7. ↑ "Mitch Aliotta | Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved February 16, 2020.

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