Pop and Rock Star Deaths in 2015

P. F. Sloan (Philip Schlein)

Band: solo artist
Position: guitarist/songwriter
Died: Nov. 15, 2015
Cause of death: pancreatic cancer
Age: 70
Distinction: Co-wrote three Top 10 songs: "Eve of Destruction" (No. 1 for Barry McGuire, 1965), "A Must to Avoid" (No. 8 for Herman's Hermits, 1965) and "Secret Agent Man" (No. 3 for Johnny Rivers, 1966).

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