Kinks and Zombies bassist Jim Rodford dies aged 76

[Frands]

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BBC News 20. January 2018
The Kinks bassist Jim Rodford has died at the age of 76.

The British musician, who spent 18 years with the band from 1979, also played with Argent and The Zombies.

His cousin and fellow bandmate, Rod Argent, paid tribute on Facebook to the "magnificent bass player", who died following a fall on the stairs.

He also highlighted his commitment to the music scene in St Albans where he had lived all his life, playing with family members in The Rodford Files.

"He gave us absolutely unflagging commitment, loyalty and unbelievable energy... Our gratitude is beyond measure," Argent said.

"To the end, Jim's life was dedicated to music," Argent continued, in a lengthy tribute posted on Saturday. "He will be unbelievably missed."

Full story: http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-42760180
http://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-42760180
Also: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/01/20/kinks-zombies-bassist-jim-rodford-has-died-aged-76/

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R.I.P Jim Rodfords

 

[Sharp Dressed Man]

He didn't play on any of my favourite albums by either band, but seems to have been very influential in later incarnations of both bands. Dying from a fall on the stairs... it seems to happen all the time. How fragile we all are. A sad way to go.

R.I.P. Jim.

 

[Ar-Pharazon]

 

[Mr. Bob Dobolina]

I saw The Kinks live in 1980 during their "One For the Road" tour. It was at the Forum in L.A. To this day I still consider it one of the best shows I ever attended. It was a night filled with great music and good fun. RIP Jim.