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Singer and musician Andrew Gold passes away

Singer and musician Andrew Gold passes away

Tributes have been paid to the singer and musician Andrew Gold who has passed away aged 59.

Mr. Gold had enjoyed a successful solo career with hits such as Lonely Boy (1976) and Thank You For Being A Friend (1978), but he was also much sought after by other musicians for recording sessions.

The son of singer Marni Nixon and the Academy Award-winning composer Ernest Gold, it was perhaps inevitable that the young Andrew should become a musician.

However, despite the fact that he played a number of instruments he never learned to read music. His parents had encouraged him to take lessons but he preferred to pick things up from ear.

His first break came when Linda Ronstadt recruited him to play in her backing band the Stone Ponys.

He played on and also did arranging work on Ms. Ronstadt’s 1974 album Heart Like A Wheel.

During his subsequent career he recorded with many artistes including Carly Simon, James Taylor, Cher and Art Garfunkel.

In the 1980s he teamed-up with 10cc guitarist Graham Gouldman to form Wax and they had hits with Right Between The Eyes and Bridge To Your Heart.

Mr. Gold had recently been undergoing treatment for renal cancer.

To see Andrew Gold perform Lonely Boy click here.

 

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