ICON DEAD With heavy hearts, we announce the passing. When you find out who he is, you will cry:

Eric Carmen, lead singer of the band Raspberries, has died at the age of 74.

In a message on his website, the singer’s wife told people about his death.

In a statement, Amy Carmen said, “It is with great sadness that we share the heartbreaking news of Eric’s death.”

“Over the weekend, our kind, loving, and talented Eric died peacefully in his sleep. For decades, he was happy to know that his music had touched so many people. This will be his lasting legacy.

“Please give the family privacy while we grieve our terrible loss.” “Love Is Everything…” “Faithful and Forever,” she said.

Back in the 1970s and 1980s, Carmen was the group’s star…