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Oh hell, this isn’t a good start to the year. ☹️
https://www.nme.com/news/music/andy-gill-gang-of-four-guitarist-died-today-aged-64-2604000
RIP, Andy, you’ll be greatly missed.
Oh man. Hard to know what to say. My absolute favourite ever guitarist. GUTTED. Stunned.
Great band
Another sad loss. I bought a particular guitar amp when I was a teenager because I liked his sound.
With DezB on this, such a distinctive style, instantly recognisable, and a hugely influential band. Sadly, I never had the opportunity to see them.
Not a good day.
Very sad loss ... his style was a massive influence on me and many of the bands I like growing up.
🙁
Sad news indeed. Gang of four made a good job of "mixing pop and politics". Perhaps better than Billy Bragg.
I've got an LP or it might be a 12inch EP / single or something, but never got into them (maybe I bought the wrong material). The 3 Johns appeared to have the same fan base, who I was a big fan of. Also never got into red lorry yellow lorry (I also have LP or other) who appeared to be in the same fan camp as well.
@B.A.Nana - weird post there. This isn’t a what did you think of Go4? thread. One of the founder member just died, yeah?
Sorry I'm on the Maisel Wiesse
Fair enough, should've been obvious 😉
RIP.
Awesome guitarist.
Brilliant band with brilliant songs and unique guitar work. I got into them via Nick Harper of all people, saw them play about ten years ago and it was a great gig.
Return The Gift is worth checking out.
RIP.
Return The Gift is worth checking out.
It certainly does, great album.
6Music tribute
https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m000dzs7
Following the passing of Andy Gill, we collate a listener led playlist dedicated to Gang Of Four and their influence on Post Punk.