The man behind the 1956 ballad 'In the Still of the Night' has died. RIP.
10:44 AM PST, January 15, 2022Fred Parris, a songwriter best known for being part of The Five Satins and its 1956 ballad "In The Still of the Night," has died. He was 85.
The group's Facebook page released a statement Friday saying Parris died following a brief illness. The illness was not disclosed. "Sadly the music world lost one of the greats yesterday as Fred Parris passed away after a brief illness," the statement read."Fred's classic song 'In the Still of the Night' has been recognized as one of the greatest love songs of all time and the number one requested song of the doo-wop era."
"Fred also wrote several other classic songs," the statement continued,"and his gorgeous voice enthralled audiences world-wide for decades. The Five Satins family is devastated by his loss but appreciative of having shared Fred's music with thousands of fans and friends. Future plans for services will be posted as they become available. Rest in peace Maestro Fred Parris."
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