British rock bassist Trevor Bolder has passed away at the age of 62 after a battle with cancer. Best known for his long stint with Uriah Heep, the rocker also played with David Bowie during his ’70s prime.
Bolder first broke onto the British scene in the Rats, which also featured guitarist Mick Ronson. He joined Ronson in Bowie’s backing band for the ‘Hunky Dory’ album in 1971, remaining for 1972′s groundbreaking ‘The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders From Mars.’ He also played on 1973′s ‘Aladdin Sane’ and ‘Pin Ups’ before replacing John Wetton in Uriah Heep.
He departed the group in 1982 for a short-lived stint in Wishbone Ash, but returned in 1983 and had played on every Uriah Heep album since, including their most recent effort, 2011′s ‘Into the Wild.'
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Sucks a whole bunch. I fucking love every Uriah Heep album I've heard to at least some degree, Wishbone Ash kicks ass, and that was the best Bowie era.
Excellent musician. RIP.
post by WE ARE LESION at May 23,2013 8:02am
We are proud to announce that the ashes of Trevor Bolder's mother will be performing commemorative smudge art at Winter Is Coming and Thursdays Fest Part II: Electric Juggalo.
post by Din Black Metal at May 23,2013 8:38am
We'll gladly play that fest, just be sure to like us on facebook
post by VaettirNLI at May 23,2013 1:59pm
This sucks . Trevor Bolder was definitely the highlight of their show in NH a couple years back. One of the all time greats .
