Bruce Guthro, the previous frontman of Scottish Celtic rock band Runrig, has died aged 62.
The Canadian singer-songwriter handed away on Tuesday, September 5, Runrig confirmed in a press release on social media yesterday (September 6).
“It’s with the heaviest of hearts and profound disappointment that we inform you of the information that Bruce handed away final night time, having lastly misplaced an extended battle with most cancers that has stretched again a few years,” the message started.
“Everybody related to Runrig is heartbroken on the lack of a pricey buddy and such a particular musical colleague.”
Guthro’s surviving former bandmates went on to say that their “ideas and prayers” have been with the late musician’s household. You’ll be able to see the assertion in full under.
An announcement from the band. pic.twitter.com/QZ3FZfVfYr
— Runrig (@Runrig1973) September 6, 2023
In July, Guthro mentioned in a submit on social media that he had been coping with well being points for plenty of years and had been pressured to cancel some reside performances consequently.
Following the information of Guthro’s demise, his buddy and former bandmate, SNP MP Pete Wishart, informed BBC Radio Scotland’s Drivetime: “We’ve misplaced a buddy, however we’ll by no means get to listen to this excellent voice singing voice reside once more.”
Born in Nova Scotia, Canada in 1961, Guthro started his 40-year music profession as a solo artist, releasing his debut album ‘Sails To The Wind’ again in 1994.
He joined Runrig 4 years later, changing Donnie Munro, and remained within the group till they finally retired in 2018. The band’s 14th and closing studio album, ‘The Story’, got here out in 2016. They launched into a farewell tour, dubbed ‘The Final Dance’, the next 12 months.
Runrig performed their final reside live performance in August 2018 in Scotland’s Stirling Metropolis Park.
Following the band’s cut up, Guthro continued performing together with his two grownup youngsters, Dylan and Jodie, underneath the title Guthro Trio.
