Quiet Riot drummer Frankie Banali has sadly passed away following a battle with stage 4 pancreatic cancer. He was 68 years old. Frankie’s wife Regina issued the following statement: “He put up an inspiringly brave and courageous 16-month battle to the end and continued playing live as long as he could. Standard chemotherapy stopped working…
Bassist Pete Way has sadly passed away at the age of 69. Way was a founding member of UFO and Waysted and he also previously performed with Ozzy Osbourne and more. The following statement was issued: “Iconic bass player Pete Way founder of UFO, Waysted and, latterly, The Pete Way Band has died. He sustained…
Fleetwood Mac co-founder Peter Green has sadly passed away at the age of 73. Solicitors acting on behalf of his family issued the following statement: “It is with great sadness that the family of Peter Green announce his death this weekend, peacefully in his sleep. A further statement will be provided in the coming days.”…
Ex-UFO guitarist Paul Chapman has sadly passed away at the age of 66. His son issued the following statement: “It is with a heavy heart writing this, today is my dads 66th birthday. He passed away earlier this afternoon. He was a brilliant, energetic, loving and most carefree person and the First man I ever…
The Sweet bassist Steve Priest has passed away at the age of 72. His bandmate Andy Scott confirmed the sad news on Facebook. Scott said the following: “Then there was one! I am in pieces right now. Steve Priest has passed away. His wife Maureen and I have kept in contact and though his health…
According to the The New York Hardcore Chronicles Page, Joey Image has sadly passed away at the age of 63. The musician, who served as Misfits’ drummer from 1978-1980, had been battling liver cancer and was keeping people updated on his condition through GoFundMe.
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