Bill Chinnock, E Street Band contributor

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http://www.canlyme.com/Bill_Chinnock.html

BILL CHINNOCK PASSES AWAY AT 59

(MARCH 8, 2007) -- The Associated Press has reported that Bill Chinnock passed away yesterday in his home. Bill was one of the founding members of the Asbury Park rock and roll scene and went on to become one of the biggest artists in Maine. Upstage Magazine has set up a tribute to Bill on our http://AsburyMusic.com - AsburyMusic.com' website and we're seeking any photos or comments from fans for a future article.

The tribute is located at http://www.asburymusic.com/billchinnock - www.asburymusic.com/billchinnock' - fans and friends of Chinnock may post comments or memories about him there.

Chinnock was a native of Newark, New Jersey and had bands featuring many musicians who would go on to play in the E Street Band with Bruce Springsteen. He moved to Maine in the seventies and recorded 13 albums. Career highlights include winning an Emmy for the song "Somewhere in the Night" and recording a duet with Roberta Flack which became a theme song for "Guiding Light" soap opera.

Bill had been suffering from Lyme Disease. His manager, Paul Pappas, told a tv station in Portland, Maine that the disease led to him ultimately committing suicide. It was the second time he had been afflicted with the disease. He was 59 years old.

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tamra,
another sad loss and way too young, there are some great musicians associated with Asbury Park, he probably could have told some good stories about that era.

I thought lyme disease was easy to treat and get rid of, at least nothing that requires euthanasia.