Graham Simpson RIP

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Graham Simpson RIP

Postby Roger » Thu May 03, 2012 11:21 am

As a long-time fan of Roxy Music, I was saddened to hear of the death of their original bassist Graham Simpson, who passed away on Monday 16th April aged 68. A tribute to him can be found here:

http://www.vivaroxymusic.com/musicians_238.php

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Re: Graham Simpson RIP

Postby GORDON » Thu May 03, 2012 7:28 pm

SO Sad.

Johnny Gustafson was of course my only link with Roxy apart from my new friend Neil Hubbard who has worked with Brian and the band for many years.

RIP Graham.

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Re: Graham Simpson RIP

Postby Roger » Thu May 03, 2012 9:25 pm

Gordon,


Will you be working with Neil at all in the future (sorry for being nosey!).

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Re: Graham Simpson RIP

Postby GORDON » Fri May 04, 2012 8:33 am

I doubt it very much Rog.

Thanks for asking.

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Re: Graham Simpson RIP

Postby Roger » Fri May 04, 2012 10:33 am

Gordon,

Thinking about it Simon Phillips also links you to Roxy Music as he played with Phil Manzanera and Brian Eno on the 801 Live Album (1976). He featured on some of Phil's solo albums as well :D

Best to you and Hilary,

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Re: Graham Simpson RIP

Postby Trevor Raggatt » Sun May 06, 2012 9:12 pm

Roger wrote:Gordon,

...Simon Phillips also links you to Roxy Music...


Roger,

Simon Phillips links Gordon with just about EVERYONE in the entire music business!!!! :wink: I recall seeing him playing drums back in 1982 for, of all people, Toyah!!!!

Sad to hear about Graham Simpson's passing. It's been a year of tragic losses to the music scene already this year.

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Re: Graham Simpson RIP

Postby Roger » Sat May 12, 2012 11:24 pm

Trevor,

Perhaps I should have said a very young Simon Phillips :wink: Anyway, 801 Live is an excellent album and I think most forum regulars know my thoughts about FOTD :D :D :D

Roger

PS Simon playing for Toyah - so we have a link between Gordon and Robert Fripp :wink:


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