Kempner joined with Andy Shernoff and Ross The Boss Friedman to form The Dictators in 1972.
The band recorded three albums before splitting up for regular appearances, but have reunited sporadically.
Their 1977 sophomore album,Manifest Destiny, edged onto the Billboard 200 at No.
Scott Kempner onstage with the Del-LordsErika Goldring/Getty Images for Americana Music Festival
The group released seven albums throughout their career, including 2013sElvis Club.
Kempner released three solo albums,Tenement Angels,Saving GraceandLive From Blueberry Hill).
No information on survivors or memorial plans was immediately available.
