London — Bass player Rick Huxley, one of the founding members of the Dave Clark Five, has died. He was 72.
Clark announced Huxley's death Tuesday, saying the news was "devastating."
Huxley played on the band's signature hits from the era when they briefly rivaled the Beatles in popularity. They were part of the British invasion that included the Rolling Stones, The Kinks and other bands.
Their best-known songs included "Bits and Pieces" and "Glad All Over." They enjoyed a large following in the United States after appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show, the Sunday night television show that also introduced the Beatles to American audiences.
The band, with a middle-of-the-road pop rock sound, was known for drummer Clark's driving beat and exuberant vocals. But it faded after several years when harder-edged bands such as Cream, the Jimi Hendrix Experience and the Doors rose to popularity. The Dave Clark Five broke up in 1970 after 12 years together.
Clark announced Huxley's death Tuesday, saying the news was "devastating."
Huxley played on the band's signature hits from the era when they briefly rivaled the Beatles in popularity. They were part of the British invasion that included the Rolling Stones, The Kinks and other bands.
Their best-known songs included "Bits and Pieces" and "Glad All Over." They enjoyed a large following in the United States after appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show, the Sunday night television show that also introduced the Beatles to American audiences.
The band, with a middle-of-the-road pop rock sound, was known for drummer Clark's driving beat and exuberant vocals. But it faded after several years when harder-edged bands such as Cream, the Jimi Hendrix Experience and the Doors rose to popularity. The Dave Clark Five broke up in 1970 after 12 years together.
- 2/13/2013
- by AP
- Huffington Post
Sad news for fans of the '60s pop-rock group The Dave Clark Five: Co-founder and bassist Rick Huxley has died.
Drummer Dave Clark told BBC News that Huxley, 72, had died suddenly in his English home. He had suffered from emphysema, but doctors had given him a "clean bill of health." Clark calls Huxley's death "devastating" and says it came as a surprise.
"We'd talk once a week. I spoke to Rick on Friday, he was in great spirits," he says. "Rick was a dear friend and an immensely talented musician with an amazing sense of humour, he always made me smile. ... He was very kind and had an amazing sense of humour -- he was the funny one in the group, and a very talented musician."
Huxley helped The Dave Clark Five rise to fame with hits like "Glad All Over" and "Bits and Pieces." His wife, Anne, died...
Drummer Dave Clark told BBC News that Huxley, 72, had died suddenly in his English home. He had suffered from emphysema, but doctors had given him a "clean bill of health." Clark calls Huxley's death "devastating" and says it came as a surprise.
"We'd talk once a week. I spoke to Rick on Friday, he was in great spirits," he says. "Rick was a dear friend and an immensely talented musician with an amazing sense of humour, he always made me smile. ... He was very kind and had an amazing sense of humour -- he was the funny one in the group, and a very talented musician."
Huxley helped The Dave Clark Five rise to fame with hits like "Glad All Over" and "Bits and Pieces." His wife, Anne, died...
- 2/13/2013
- by editorial@zap2it.com
- Pop2it
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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