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A highly respected session musician for many decades, Flowers came up with the legendary bassline to Lou Reed's 'Walk On The Wild Side'

The long-running New Zealand indie rockers were a formative influence on the likes of R.E.M. and Pavement.

The singer and organist wrote the band’s classic 17-minute hit 'In-a-Gadda-Da-Vida', taking the album of the same name to 4 million US sales.

The respected musician also played on classic records by The Turtles, Linda Ronstadt, Doctor John and many more.

The feted Chicago-based producer also fronted the influential U.S. alt-rock outfits Big Black and Shellac.

The legendary guitarist, who wrote a spate of his band’s classic songs such as ‘Ramblin’ Man’ and ‘Jessica’ died from cancer and pulmonary disease.

The London-born musician also co-wrote the band's biggest hit 'Vienna' with Midge Ure.

Best known for his band's smash hit 'Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me)', Harley had been engaged in a battle with cancer.

Eric Carmen, the frontman of 1970s pop-rock band Raspberries and solo artist responsible for hits including All by Myself has died aged 74

The Welsh musician, famous for writing hits such as She's The One and Put The Message In The Box passed away on Sunday, 10 March.

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