Phil Lesh, bassist for Grateful Dead, dies at 84
Phil Lesh, the bassist for the Grateful Dead who propelled many of its wildest musical explorations yet also composed and sang one of its loveliest…
Grateful Dead bassist Phil Lesh dead at 84 as loved ones say musician ‘passed peacefully’ surrounded by family
THE GRATEFUL Dead bassist Phil Lesh has passed away on Friday after leaving a legendary mark on rock & roll in his decades-long career. The musician’s…
Bassist who played with Sir Elton John, David Bowie and Paul McCartney dies aged 86 as tributes pour in
A BASSIST who played with the likes of Sir Elton John, David Bowie and Paul McCartney has died aged 86. Herbie Flower's death was confirmed…
Charlie Colin, founding bassist for rock group Train, is dead at 58
Charlie Colin, a bassist and founding member of the rock group Train, has died. He was 58. Colin’s sister Carolyn Stephens confirmed his death to…
Chris Cross, Ultravox bassist and “Vienna” co-writer, dies at 71
Ultravox bassist Chris Cross, who co-wrote the U.K. new wave group’s 1981 smash “Vienna,” has died. He was 71. The English bassist, born Christopher Allen,…
Eagles bassist dies of pulmonary disease
NEW YORK — Randy Meisner, a founding member of the Eagles who added high harmonies to such favorites as “Take It Easy” and “The Best…
We all realise that this is something we can’t ever walk away from, says Blur bassist Alex James ahead of new album
WHEN Blur announced their comeback album, eyebrows were raised at the rather puzzling title – The Ballad Of Darren. Yet it comes with an intriguing…
Steve Mackey death updates — Pulp bassist and husband of Katie Grand dies at 56 as Jarvis Cocker pays tribute to star
'Shocked and devastated' Steve Mackey's wife paid tribute, writing: “After three months in hospital, fighting with all his strength and determination, we are shocked and…