PITTSBURGH —
Donnie Iris fans are being invited to a celebration of life in memory of the legendary Pittsburgh rocker at the site where his final show took place.
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“A Celebration of the Life and Legacy of Donnie Iris” is scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 9, at Citizens Live at the Wylie, the new concert venue across from PPG Paints Arena.
The description posted on the event’s website says, “A time and space for the city of Pittsburgh to reflect and celebrate the life and legacy of Donnie Iris, with sentiments and appearances from longtime friends and band members. This event will provide fans, friends, family the space to gather and share the love they expired for King Cool.”
Randy Baumann of 102.5 WDVE is serving as the host.
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“Guests will hear memories from those who knew and performed alongside Donnie, while sharing their appreciation for his enduring impact on the city and the music community,” organizers said in the announcement.
The event is free and open to the public, but anyone who wants to attend is encouraged to RSVP in advance for a free ticket and to help the venue plan for the celebration.
Iris, 83, died on Oct. 26, nearly one month after he was the featured performer at the grand opening of the Wylie. Iris announced his retirement from the stage in the days following that concert.
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