Jesse Colin Young, frontman of The Youngbloods, has passed away at 83 in Aiken, South Carolina. He rose to fame in the 1960s with the band’s hit “Get Together,” a widely recognized anthem for peace and unity during the counterculture era. Born Perry Miller in Queens in 1941, he began his career as a solo folk musician before forming the group with Jerry Corbitt, Joe Bauer, and Lowell Levinger. After the band’s success, he pursued a solo career blending folk, rock, blues, and jazz influences, releasing several acclaimed albums. Despite health struggles later in life, he continued performing and recording into the 2010s.
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