Charlie Colin, the founding bassist of rock band Train, has passed away at the age of 58 after reportedly slipping in a shower while housesitting for a friend in Brussels, Belgium. His body was discovered by the homeowners upon their return, and the exact cause of his death is yet to be determined. Colin, who had left Train in 2003 due to substance abuse issues, continued his music career with other bands and was also known for his advocacy for unhoused artists.
Aston "Family Man" Barrett, the former bassist and bandleader of Bob Marley & The Wailers, has passed away at 77. Known for his iconic contributions to reggae music, Barrett's son confirmed the news, describing his father as both a remarkable musician and a remarkable human being. Barrett's legacy includes his role in The Wailers and his nickname "Family Man," which became even more fitting as he fathered 41 children.
Aston "Family Man" Barrett, the influential Jamaican bassist known for his role as the rhythmic architect of reggae music and his work with Bob Marley & The Wailers, Burning Spear, and others, has passed away at the age of 77. His bass work on numerous classic reggae tracks and albums has left an indelible mark on the genre, and his legacy as a musician and bandleader is celebrated by his peers and fans worldwide.
Bill Lee, the jazz composer and bassist who played with Bob Dylan and Aretha Franklin before scoring the classic first four films of his son, Spike Lee, died at his Brooklyn home this morning (May 24), at the age of 94. Lee was an avid player late into his life, hosting hours-long jam sessions at his apartment in Fort Greene, Brooklyn.
Chas Newby, a former bassist for The Beatles, has died at the age of 81. Newby played with the band briefly in the 1960s during Stuart Sutcliffe's absence from the band and was also the first left-handed bass guitarist in The Beatles. He later rejoined the group from 2016 until his death. Fans paid tribute to Newby, who went on to become a math teacher and left a tremendous impact on his students.
Chas Newby, a former bassist for The Beatles in their early days, has died at age 81. Newby played a key role in the iconic band’s early success in the 1960s while the group’s original bassist, Stuart Sutcliffe, was away pursuing his art career. A cause of death has not yet been announced. Newby was also a member of John Lennon’s first band The Quarrymen. Tributes have poured in since the news came to light.
Chas Newby, the British musician who played bass for the Beatles in 1960, has died at the age of 81. Newby played several shows with the band as their original bassist, Stuart Sutcliffe, weighed pursuing a career as a painter. He later became a high school mathematics teacher. Friends and fans paid tribute to the "laid back" and "charming" musician.
Andy Rourke, the bassist for British rock band The Smiths, has died at the age of 59 after battling pancreatic cancer. Rourke's fluid bass playing helped The Smiths become an influential and beloved indie rock band. Smiths guitarist Johnny Marr announced the news and paid tribute to Rourke as a kind and beautiful soul and a supremely gifted musician. Marr and Rourke had been best friends since meeting as schoolboys in 1975 and played together in several bands before forming The Smiths with Morrissey and drummer Mike Joyce.
Andy Rourke, the bass player for the influential British band The Smiths, has died at the age of 59 from pancreatic cancer. Rourke played on all of the band's most well-known songs, including "There Is a Light That Never Goes Out" and "This Charming Man," helping turn the Smiths into a cult act in the United States and a chart-topping group in his home country. Rourke's former bandmate Johnny Marr announced his death on social media, describing him as a "kind and beautiful soul" and a "supremely gifted musician."
Andy Rourke, the bassist for The Smiths, has died at age 59 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. The band's guitarist, Johnny Marr, confirmed the news on Twitter. Rourke was remembered as a kind and beautiful soul by those who knew him and as a supremely gifted musician by music fans. Rourke's role in The Smiths was crucial and his style of playing was powerful and potent, but also distinctly melodic. After The Smiths split, Rourke continued to work with Morrissey and other musicians, and in recent years was working on scores for various film and TV projects.
Andy Rourke, the bassist for British alt-rock legends the Smiths, has died at the age of 59 after a lengthy illness with pancreatic cancer. Rourke helped craft a sound that became iconic as part of the Smiths, one of the most popular English bands of the 1980s, which spawned hits including “There Is a Light That Never Goes Out” and “This Charming Man.” He played on the band’s four studio albums. After the band split in 1987, Rourke went on to play and record with many artists during his career.
Andy Rourke, the bassist for The Smiths, has died at the age of 59 after a lengthy illness with pancreatic cancer. Rourke played on the band's most famous songs, including This Charming Man and There Is a Light That Never Goes Out. He also performed on all four of The Smiths' studio albums. Rourke's bandmate, drummer Mike Joyce, described him as "the most talented bass player I've ever had the privilege to play with". Rourke was also part of a supergroup called Freebass with two other Mancunian bass players, Gary "Mani" Mounfield, from the Stone Roses, and Peter Hook, from New Order.
Andy Rourke, former bassist for The Smiths, has died at the age of 59 after a battle with pancreatic cancer. Rourke played with the band from 1982 until their split in 1987 and went on to perform with various artists, including Morrissey on his solo projects. Tributes have poured in for Rourke, with fellow musicians praising his talent and unique sound.
