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\u201880s Rock Legend Eddie Money<\/a><\/strong>may have passed away in 2019, but his son Dez Money<\/strong> is keeping his musical legacy alive and well. The 33-year-old has followed in dad\u2019s footsteps into music, becoming an established artist and producer on his own. But it\u2019s his Eddie Money cover band, alongside sister Jesse<\/strong>, 37, that has fans begging for more.<\/p>\n Eddie Money\u2019s kids, who used to tour with their dad, are now on their own, sharing his songs while continuing their own musical pursuits. A recent viral video of the pair performing dad\u2019s 1982 hit \u201cShakin\u2019\u201d live from the famed Whiskey A Go Go in Los Angeles shows that talent really does run in this family.<\/p>\n Dez captioned the video, \u201cCovering my dad\u2019s song \u2018Shakin\u2019\u2019 live at the Whiskey A Go-Go in LA. Used to tour as a family and since he passed away we are now continuing the legacy.\u201d<\/p>\n It\u2019s a stunning performance that highlights Dez Money\u2019s voice and keeps dad\u2019s spirit alive.<\/p>\n Related: \u201880s Pop Beauty, 66, Still Has Fans Swooning At Rare Concert: ‘I’m In Love With You’<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n \u201880s fans reveled in the opportunity to hear classic \u201880s hits like \u201cShakin\u2019\u201d and \u201cTwo Tickets to Paradise,\u201d the nostalgic music connecting fans to a bygone era.<\/p>\n \u201cThank you for continuing the legacy,\u201d wrote one fan on a video of the performance shared to Dez Money\u2019s TikTok account, while another added, \u201cYou all are doing him proud.\u201d<\/p>\n Following a long battle with alcohol, the singer was reported to have gotten sober in 2003. But his long-term cigarette use led him to develop pneumonia, which resulted in the replacement of a heart valve in 2019. Later the same year, the singer revealed he had been diagnosed with Stage 4 esophageal cancer. He died later that year at the age of 70<\/a>.<\/p>\n Eddie Money, born Edward Joseph Mahoney<\/strong>, became a fixture in the San Francisco music scene after catching the attention of famed producer Bill Graham<\/a><\/strong>. He sang the backing vocals on the bridge of Kenny Loggins\u2019<\/strong> hit \u201cI\u2019m Alright\u201d in 1979. By 1982, Money embraced the culture of MTV and started producing humorous narrative videos for songs like \u201cShakin\u2019\u201d and \u201cThink I\u2019m in Love.\u201d<\/p>\n Hits like \u201cTake Me Home Tonight\u201d and \u201cWalk on Water\u201d cemented his place as a rock icon.<\/p>\n Now his kids are doing their best to keep that legacy alive, while also creating new work of their own.<\/p>\n \ud83c\udfacSIGN UP for Parade’s Daily newsletter to get the latest pop culture news & celebrity interviews delivered right to your inbox<\/strong><\/a>\ud83c\udfac<\/p>\n This story was originally reported by Parade<\/a> on Sep 6, 2025, where it first appeared in the News<\/a> section. Add Parade as a Preferred Source by clicking here.<\/a><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.yahoo.com \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" \u201880s Rock Legend Eddie Moneymay have passed away in 2019, but his son Dez Money is keeping his musical legacy alive and well. The 33-year-old has followed in dad\u2019s footsteps into music, becoming an established artist and producer on his own. 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