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#4: Pete Zorn Dead; Folk-Rock Instrumentalist Was 65
I'm learning about all of these legends, mostly through FB friends and new friends on Bill Nelson's forum...
[font size="4"]Pete Zorn Dead; Folk-Rock Instrumentalist Was 65[/font]
by Best Classic Bands Staff
Photo source: Richard Thompson Official Facebook page
Longtime Richard Thompson sideman Pete Zorn has died at age 65, Thompson announced today (4/19) on his Facebook page. Adept on six-string and bass guitar as well as mandolin, saxophone, flute and tin whistle plus as a backing vocalist, he worked with Thompson on recordings and performances since his pivotal 1982 album with his wife Linda, Shoot Out the Lights. Born in the U.S. in Somerset County, PA, Zorn moved to England in 1971 and made his home in London. His career mainly consisted of working with U.K. folk-rock artists like both Thompsons, Gerry Rafferty, Fairport Convention, Ashley Hutchings, Dave Pegg, The Albion Band and others. He joined Steeleye Span in 2009, replacing an ailing Rick Kemp on the band’s 40th Anniversary tour. He continued to play with Steeleye after Kemp returned on records and shows until 2014.
“We have lost an extraordinary musician and human being,” said Thompson. “Our thoughts, prayers and support are with his family and friends.”
Watch Zorn play saxophone with Thompson’s band:
Zorn’s family acknowledged the death on Zorn’s Facebook page: “We are devastated to have to share this but Dad passed away in his sleep in the early hours of this morning. We are heartbroken, there are no words.” He had been undergoing treatment for cancer.
by Best Classic Bands Staff
Photo source: Richard Thompson Official Facebook page
Longtime Richard Thompson sideman Pete Zorn has died at age 65, Thompson announced today (4/19) on his Facebook page. Adept on six-string and bass guitar as well as mandolin, saxophone, flute and tin whistle plus as a backing vocalist, he worked with Thompson on recordings and performances since his pivotal 1982 album with his wife Linda, Shoot Out the Lights. Born in the U.S. in Somerset County, PA, Zorn moved to England in 1971 and made his home in London. His career mainly consisted of working with U.K. folk-rock artists like both Thompsons, Gerry Rafferty, Fairport Convention, Ashley Hutchings, Dave Pegg, The Albion Band and others. He joined Steeleye Span in 2009, replacing an ailing Rick Kemp on the band’s 40th Anniversary tour. He continued to play with Steeleye after Kemp returned on records and shows until 2014.
“We have lost an extraordinary musician and human being,” said Thompson. “Our thoughts, prayers and support are with his family and friends.”
Watch Zorn play saxophone with Thompson’s band:
Zorn’s family acknowledged the death on Zorn’s Facebook page: “We are devastated to have to share this but Dad passed away in his sleep in the early hours of this morning. We are heartbroken, there are no words.” He had been undergoing treatment for cancer.
