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Donnie Iris, Pittsburgh rocker and ‘Ah! Leah!’ singer, dies at 83
🇺🇸 United States · Culture & entertainment · Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania · 6 h ago
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Donnie Iris, the soaring tenor behind Pittsburgh anthems Ah! Leah! and The Rapper, died Monday at age 83 after a three-year battle with bladder cancer.
Born Dominic Ierace in New Castle on February 28, 1943, and raised in Ellwood City, the singer built a six-decade career that defined the region’s rock-and-roll identity.
In 1964, the Jaggerz were formed, setting the stage for decades of regional and national acclaim.
His time with Wild Cherry brought him together with Cleveland-based keyboardist Mark Avsec, establishing a partnership.
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