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Ultimate Classic Rock
Ultimate Classic Rock
Jay Black, who fronted pop-rock group Jay and the Americans from 1963 to 1973, died at the age of 82, his family confirmed. The band’s second lead vocalist, he was heard on their ‘60s hits “Come A Little Bit Closer,” “Cara Mia” and “This Magic Moment.” Becoming known as “The Voice” for his notable range, he fronted the group when they opened the Beatles’ first U.S. show in 1964, and when they split nine years later, he launched a solo career under the band name and continued performing until 2017. Walter Becker and Donald Fagen were both members of the group before finding success in Steely Da…