Another one leaves us :(

[andy67]

R.I.P Roger

 

https://ultimateclassicrock.com/roger-newell-rip/

[jezzaboy]

I only know of Roger from reading Rick Wakeman`s books but he seemed like a nice guy and must have been a decent player to hang with Mr W. That band of his, The English rock ensemble liked a sherry or 2 as well.

 

RIP Rog

[AndyTravis]

Remember reading his monthly articles in Bassist mag.

 

Apparently a lovely guy.

[Cosmo Valdemar]

2 hours ago, AndyTravis said:

Remember reading his monthly articles in Bassist mag.

 

Apparently a lovely guy.

I used one of his Bassist pieces as my GCSE music performance - a "cross-handed tapping piece" of all things!

It's still ingrained on my memory.

Edited September 14, 2021 by Cosmo Valdemar

[Greg Edwards69]

Oh that is sad news. I remember briefly chatting to him with my brother at a guitar show in London IIRC. He came across as a lovely, knowledgeable and humble guy. Music journalism has lost a great talent. 

Edited September 14, 2021 by Greg Edwards69