The Kinks’ John Gosling has died on the age of 75.
The rock band have taken to social media to announce the passing of the keyboard participant, who joined the group in 1970.
The band mentioned on Instagram: “We’re deeply saddened by the information of the passing of John Gosling. We’re sending our condolences to John’s spouse and household.”
Gosling’s former bandmates have additionally paid glowing tributes to the musician.
Ray Davies – the band’s lead vocalist – mentioned: “Condolences to his spouse Theresa and household. Relaxation in Peace dearest John. (sic)”
Dave Davies has admitted to having a “deep affection” for his former bandmate.
He mentioned: “I’m dismayed deeply upset by John Gosling’s passing. He has been a pal and necessary contributor to the Kinks music throughout his time with us. Deepest sympathies to his spouse and household. I’ll maintain deep affection and love for him in my coronary heart all the time. Nice musician and an incredible man.”
In the meantime, Mick Avory has hailed Gosling as a “nice musician” and revealed that he additionally had a “implausible sense of humour”.
The 79-year-old drummer mentioned on Instagram: “In the present day we misplaced a pricey pal and colleague, he was an incredible musician and had a implausible sense of humour… which made him common member of the band, he leaves us with some glad recollections. God Bless him…. (sic)”
Gosling left The Kinks in 1977 and in 1994, he turned a founding member of the band The Kast Off Kinks, which additionally included Avory, Jim Rodford, John Dalton and Dave Clarke.
The keyboard participant stayed within the band till he retired in 2008.
