July 9th 2024.
Sad news has struck the music industry as it was announced that Joe Egan, one of the founding members of Stealers Wheel, has passed away at the age of 77. The singer and songwriter, known for his powerful vocals and catchy lyrics, had been battling illness for some time. His passing was confirmed by the family of his late bandmate Gerry Rafferty, who formed Stealers Wheel with Egan in the early 1970s.
The duo rose to fame with their hit single "Stuck in the Middle With You", which was released in 1973 and quickly became a fan favorite. The success of the song brought Stealers Wheel into the spotlight, and they became one of the most beloved bands of the era. The news of Egan's passing has been met with an outpouring of tributes and condolences from fans and fellow musicians alike.
In a heartfelt post, Rafferty's family shared photos of the two friends together, remembering Egan as a talented musician and a kind soul. "Very sad news that the other half of Stealers Wheel, Joe Egan, passed away peacefully on Saturday with his nearest and dearest around him," the post read. Rafferty's daughter Martha also shared her memories of Egan, describing him as a "sweet and gentle soul" and wishing him eternal peace.
Egan and Rafferty first met as teenagers in their hometown of Paisley and went on to form Stealers Wheel after playing together in various bands. The band's success with "Stuck in the Middle With You" was just the beginning, as they continued to produce hit songs and captivate audiences with their unique sound. However, creative differences led to the band's disbandment in 1975.
Despite the end of Stealers Wheel, Egan's musical career continued as he worked as a session musician and provided backup vocals for Rafferty's debut solo album. "Stuck in the Middle With You" remained a fan favorite and even had a resurgence in 1992 when it was featured in Quentin Tarantino's iconic film Reservoir Dogs. The director later shared that he chose the song because he thought it would "work really well" for a particular scene.
In addition to "Stuck in the Middle With You", Stealers Wheel had other chart-topping hits such as "Late Again", "Star", and "Everyone's Agreed That Everything Will Turn Out Fine". Egan also released two solo albums, although they did not see commercial success. The band briefly reunited in 2008, but it was short-lived.
The passing of Egan follows the deaths of his two other founding bandmates. Rafferty passed away in 2011 at the age of 63 from liver failure, and third member Rab Noakes died in 2022 at the age of 75. Many have paid tribute to Stealers Wheel as an influential band that left a lasting impact on the music industry.
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