Mitch Aliotta

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]

Mitch Aliotta
Background information
Born	(1944-05-30)May 30, 1944
Origin	Chicago, Illinois
Died	July 21, 2015(2015-07-21) (aged 71)
Genres	Psychedelic soul
Occupation	Musician
Instrument(s)	Singing, bass
Formerly of	Rotary Connection, Aliotta Haynes Jeremiah, The Proper Strangers

Musical career

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

Death

Aliotta died of complications from diabetes and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease in 2015, at the age of 71.^[4][5][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

• Songs
• Slippin Away, 1977
• Lake Shore Drive, 1973
• Lake Shore drive at 25, 1997

With Minnie Ripperton

• Her Chess years, 1997

With Steve Goodman

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