Musician Rick Huxley, one of the founding members of 1960s chart stars The Dave Clark Five, has died at the age of 72.
The bass player, who joined the group in 1958, performed on hits such as 'Bits And Pieces' and 'Glad All Over'.
Huxley died yesterday and the group's leader and drummer Dave Clark said the news was "devastating".
Rick Huxley (far left) performing with Dave Clark, on drums, and his other bandmates at the height of their fame
The band was famously at the forefront of the British invasion of the Us charts in the early 60s, appearing on 'The Ed Sullivan Show' hot on the heels of The Beatles.
Huxley's death leaves two original members of the band surviving - Clark and guitarist Lenny Davidson.
The group scored a number one with 'Glad All Over' in January 1964, and twice went to number two - with 'Bits And...
The bass player, who joined the group in 1958, performed on hits such as 'Bits And Pieces' and 'Glad All Over'.
Huxley died yesterday and the group's leader and drummer Dave Clark said the news was "devastating".
Rick Huxley (far left) performing with Dave Clark, on drums, and his other bandmates at the height of their fame
The band was famously at the forefront of the British invasion of the Us charts in the early 60s, appearing on 'The Ed Sullivan Show' hot on the heels of The Beatles.
Huxley's death leaves two original members of the band surviving - Clark and guitarist Lenny Davidson.
The group scored a number one with 'Glad All Over' in January 1964, and twice went to number two - with 'Bits And...
- 2/12/2013
- by PA
- Huffington Post
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