January has claimed the life of yet another musician. Today, Jimmy Bain has passed away, aged 68. Perhaps best known for his work with Ronnie James Dio's band Dio, he played bass and helped write several songs on Dio's early albums from Holy Diver up to Dream Evil. He departed the band in 1990, but … Continue reading RIP James Stewart “Jimmy” Bain
RIP Terence Dale Griffin
On January 17th, Dale Griffin, drummer and founding member of Mott the Hoople sadly passed aged 67 away after a struggle with Alzheimer's disease. Best known for their hit song All the Young Dudes, written by David Bowie after he learned that the band were thinking of splitting due to a lack of commercial success, … Continue reading RIP Terence Dale Griffin
RIP Glenn Frey
We seem to be entering an unfortunate era of music legends passing away this year. On January 18th, Glenn Frey, best known for playing guitar and singing for the Eagles, passed away at the age of 67 following complications with rheumatoid arthritis, acute ulcerative colitis and pneumonia, while recovering from intestinal surgery. Whilst Glenn was … Continue reading RIP Glenn Frey
RIP David Bowie
I didn't expect to be writing another post like this so soon, but it is with great sadness to announce that David Bowie has passed away after an 18 month battle with cancer, just days after his 69th birthday. While he wasn't primarily a bassist, David Bowie helped shape rock and pop through the 60's, … Continue reading RIP David Bowie
RIP Ian Fraser “Lemmy” Kilmister
I can't believe I am writing this, but today, we have lost a true rock and roll icon. Just days after learning that Lemmy had been diagnosed with cancer, he has sadly passed away. Originally starting off as a roadie for Jimi Hendrix, Lemmy then went on to join Hawkwind, before ultimately forming Motörhead in 1975 … Continue reading RIP Ian Fraser “Lemmy” Kilmister
RIP Scott Weiland
Scott Weiland, former singer of Stone Temple Pilots and Velvet Revolver, was currently on tour with his band Scott Weiland and The Wildabouts and was unfortunately found dead on his tour bus on a stop in Bloomington, Minnesota. While Scott wasn't primarily a bassist, he was the voice behind some well loved songs that will continue … Continue reading RIP Scott Weiland