Alan Merrill, who co-wrote and sang the original version of the classic track I Love Rock 'N' Roll, has died.He passed away on Sunday at age 69 after contracting COVID-19, his daughter Laura Merrill announced on Facebook.Joan Jett, who famously went on to record I Love Rock 'n' Roll which became her signature song, posted on Instagram:'My thoughts and love go to his family, friends and music community as a whole......
With deep gratitude and sadness, wishing him a safe journey to the other side.' R.I.P.: Alan Merrill, who co-wrote and sang the original version of the classic track I Love Rock 'N' Roll, passed away on Sunday at age 69 after contracting COVID-19 (pictured 1975)Jett had been in London when she saw the band The Arrows, fronted.