Beebop, the percussionist and last surviving member of the 1980s R&B supergroup The California Raisins, died Thursday following a lengthy battle with prostate cancer, multiple sources confirmed this morning. With a heavy heart, we announce that beloved recording artist Beebop passed away yesterday surrounded by friends and family, culminating a long and colorful career that spanned music, television, and film, read a press statement from Rudy Bagaman, the groups longtime manager. From his rhythmic accompaniment and backing vocals on the Raisins hit I Heard It Through The Grapevine, to his unforgettable work on numerous broadcast commercials and specials, Beebops legacy will endure for generations to come. Our thoughts are with his widow and children at this difficult time. The California Raisins bassist, Stretch, died of liver disease in 2004, while fellow bandmates Red and A.C. famously perished in a Los Angeles nightclub fire in 1998. 