guitarist for the Kinsey Report, Wailers dies at 70 – .

9 Donald Kinsey co-founded the blues group the Kinsey Report alongside his family members, and he played guitar with such artists as Bob Marley and the Wailers.  Donald Kinsey’s legacy  Kinsey began playing and performing as a young child, and he joined his father, bluesman Lester “Big Daddy” Kinsey (1927–2001), in Big Daddy Kinsey and… Continue reading guitarist for the Kinsey Report, Wailers dies at 70 – .

longtime Beach Boys touring guitarist dies at 67 – .

249 Jeffrey Foskett was a guitarist who toured and recorded with the Beach Boys and Brian Wilson for decades.  Jeffrey Foskett’s legacy  Foskett was a fan of the beach Boys long before he had a chance to join the band. But when he took a chance and knocked on Brian Wilson’s door one day, hoping… Continue reading longtime Beach Boys touring guitarist dies at 67 – .

guitarist for Dire Straits dies at 68 – .

103 Jack Sonni was a musician and writer best known as the second guitarist for Dire Straits during their “Brothers in Arms” era.  Jack Sonni’s legacy  Though Sonni was studying literature at the University of Connecticut, the multi-instrumentalist’s passion for music prompted him to transfer to the Hartford Conservatory of Music. There, the pianist, trumpet… Continue reading guitarist for Dire Straits dies at 68 – .

Whitesnake guitarist dies at72– .

127 Bernie Marsden was an English guitarist best known as a co-founder of the hard rock band Whitesnake.  Bernie Marsden’s legacy  Marsden started making waves on the British music scene as a teenager, playing with a series of bands throughout the early to mid 1970s. They included Skinny Cat, a gig with UFO in 1972,… Continue reading Whitesnake guitarist dies at72– .

Earth, Wind & Fire guitarist dies at 63 – .

126 Sheldon Reynolds was a guitarist and co-vocalist for several landmark bands, including Earth, Wind & Fire, and The Commodores.  Sheldon Reynolds’ legacy  Born in Ohio, Reynolds drew attention for his skills on the guitar at an early age, leading him to pursue a career in music in his teens. He got his start opening… Continue reading Earth, Wind & Fire guitarist dies at 63 – .

BTO guitarist dies at 71 – .

342 Tim Bachman was a guitarist who co-founded the Canadian rock band Bachman-Turner Overdrive (BTO).  Tim Bachman’s legacy  Bachman got his start playing in Brave Belt along with his brothers, Randy Bachman and Robbie Bachman (1953–2023). Brave Belt morphed into Bachman-Turner Overdrive in 1973, after the addition of Fred Turner. The band found widespread success… Continue reading BTO guitarist dies at 71 – .

Reddings guitarist dies at 59 – .

243 Otis Redding III was the guitarist for the funk band the Reddings, as well as the son of soul legend Otis Redding (1941–1967). Otis Redding III’s legacy Born just three years before his father’s fatal plane crash into Wisconsin’s Lake Monona, Redding grew up to follow in his footsteps. He co-founded the Reddings alongside… Continue reading Reddings guitarist dies at 59 – .

The Script guitarist dies at 46 – .

273 Mark Sheehan was a guitarist who co-founded the Irish rock band the Script. Mark Sheehan’s legacy Sheehan got his start with the boy band Mytown, founded in 1996. Their singles included “Party All Night” and “Body Bumpin.’” After releasing a single album, Mytown broke up, and Sheehan joined with his former bandmate, keyboardist and… Continue reading The Script guitarist dies at 46 – .

ABBA guitarist dies at 70 – .

236 Lasse Wellander was a guitarist with ABBA from 1974 until their 2021 final album, who played on many of their hits and on the “Mamma Mia!” soundtrack.  Lasse Wellander’s legacy  Born in Sweden, Lasse Wellander played with several bands in his early years, including Blues Quality and Nature, and became a sought-after session musician… Continue reading ABBA guitarist dies at 70 – .

Kate Bush guitarist dies at 69 – .

39 Ian Bairnson was a Scottish guitarist who played on hits for Kate Bush, the Alan Parsons Project, and Pilot.  Ian Bairnson’s legacy  Bairnson’s first fame was with Pilot, the Scottish band formed by two former members of the Bay City Rollers. He played as a session musician on Pilot’s first album, including on their… Continue reading Kate Bush guitarist dies at 69 – .