John Gosling – a keyboard participant for legendary English rock band The Kinks – has died on the age of 75.
Gosling joined the band in 1970, round seven years after its formation by Sir Ray Davies, his brother Dave, schoolfriend Peter Quaife and drummer, Mick Avory.
His audition was the recording session for the band’s 1970 hit track, Lola, a observe which went to quantity two within the singles charts.
The Kinks introduced the musician’s demise in an announcement posted to their social media web page.
“We are deeply saddened by the news of the passing of John Gosling,” the band stated of their assertion.
“We are sending our condolences to John’s wife and family.”
Sir Ray, the band’s lead vocalist, additionally paid tribute to his good friend and former bandmate and stated: “Condolences to his wife Theresa and family. Rest in peace, dearest John.”
Lead guitarist Dave Davies additionally provided his condolences and described Gosling as a “great musician and a great man”.
“I’m dismayed, deeply upset by John Gosling’s passing,” he stated.
“He has been a friend and important contributor to The Kinks music during his time with us. Deepest sympathies to his wife and family.”
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Avory, the band’s unique drummer, additionally paid tribute, and described Gosling as a “great musician who had a fantastic sense of humour”.
“He leaves us with some happy memories. God bless him….”
Gosling joined the band 5 years on from the American tour which led the American Federation Of Musicians to ban The Kinks from performing within the US for a interval of 4 years.
Alongside Lola, Gosling was concerned with the highest 10 UK hits Apeman and Supersonic Rocket Ship.
He left the band in 1977 and was changed by Gordon Edwards on keyboard, earlier than Ian Gibbons joined the band in 1979.
In 1994, Gosling turned a founding member of the band The Kast Off Kinks which comprised former band members Avory, Jim Rodford, John Dalton and Dave Clarke.
Gosling stayed within the band till his retirement in 2008.
In their time, The Kinks achieved chart success with three primary singles within the UK: You Really Got Me, Sunny Afternoon and Tired Of Waiting For You.
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