The group performed its last gig on Sept. 27, in Alaska. Orr is survived by his fianc é e, Julie Snider, and a 5-year-old son, Ben, from a previous marriage.

Recently, Orr had been playing with a new ensemble, Big People, featuring alumni from .38 Special, Damn Yankees, Ted Nugent, and Billy Joel. The group performed its last gig on Sept. 27, in Alaska.