RIP Trevor Bolder

[steve-bbb]

somwehere out there will be getting some really good gigs with Mr Bolder back with Mick Ronson

[Bassclef]

In the early 70s he was simply one of the best bassists in the world. Wonderful creative lines. Sad news indeed

[KevB]

I did worry a little when it was announced a while back that he would be missing some UH gigs, hoped it might not be serious but clearly it was. RIP Mr Bolder, saw him play with UH and he was excellent.

[Roland Rock]

I got to know and admire his creativity and skill when I was in a Bowie tribute. Goodbye to a superb player, and thanks for the legacy.

[BluRay]

Thats so sad. I met him a few times, cos I was friends with his daughter back in the day. He was a really nice guy. He told me a story about doing a show with another band who were taking the piss put of his sideburns. The singer said to him, "who do you think you are, trevor boulder?" Trevor said, never heard of him.

[The Bass Doc]

What a shame .

He must have been the inspiration behind the Derek Smalls character.

[silverfoxnik]

+1 to all the tributes above..

He was a really talented bass player IMHO; always played the song first and foremost.

I didn't know him but it's great to hear those personal stories about him and what a cool, down to earth bloke he was.

RIP Trevor

[spongebob]

RIP to another great player.

I saw Uriah Heep in about 1991, and I must admit, really enjoyed the gig. Really solid player, so well locked in. There's a lesson in bass playing in itself.

[Japhet]

He came up with some beautiful bass parts. Lady Grinning Soul is a personal favorite. I know he made me want to pick up a bass. Sad day.

[casapete]

Sad coincidence - there's a Bowie documentary 'Five Years' on BBC2 this coming Saturday 25th May at 9.20pm. Apparently plenty of unseen footage, so bound to be some of Trev I would hope.

Edited May 22, 2013 by casapete

[Phil Adams]

Thanks for that Casapete, I'll keep an eye out.

[MB1]

MB1.
Sad Indeed!
Saw Uriah Heap at Manchester Free Trade Hall
Lee Kerslake and Trevor Bolder (Drums & Bass)

[bassmanady]

I owned one of his basses for for a few years,a Kramer DMZ 5000,..I think there is a Basschatter who owns it now.

R.I.P Trevor

[Lynottfan]

Sad day indeed for the low end, Trevor was class act. RIP.

[ebenezer]

very sad news.....will be a great loss.....

[essexbasscat]

Noooooooooo !

Over the years it's only been a question of time before I've played Ziggy, Aladdin Sane and Hunky Dory once again. As a result I've probably heard Trevor's bass lines more than anyone else's when all's said and done. It would have been a treat to tell him how much his work was appreciated.

Thank you for so much Trevor, your work lives on

[dmccombe7]

R.I.P. Mr Bolder. You are and always will be a megastar in rock bass world.
Met Trevor along with rest of Uriah Heep at Glasgow Apollo and he was an absolute star. Extremely easy to talk to and just down to earth. I'm pretty sure it was this gig that he tripped backwards on his lead during a bass solo and didn't miss a note. He was using his Kramer DMZ and what a fantastic clear sound he had. I've been a fan since my formative Bowie fanclub days back in early 70's.
Sorely missed by many.
My thoughts go out to his family and all who knew him.

Dave