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MickeyMac · 02-12-2013, 01:41 PM

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Rick Huxley, the bassist for '60s pop group the Dave Clark Five, has died at the age of 72. According to the BBC, the musician's passing comes as a shock to those who were close to him.

Huxley had been battling emphysema caused by years of smoking, but was recently deemed to be in good health. "We'd talk once a week. I spoke to Rick on Friday, he was in great spirits," a devastated Dave Clark said.

"Rick was a dear friend and an immensely talented musician with an amazing sense of humor, he always made me smile."

The death of Huxley leaves only two remaining members of the Dave Clark Five, guitarist Lenny Davidson and Clark himself. Saxophonist Denis Peyton and singer Mike Smith died in 2006 and 2008, respectively.

In recent years Huxley earned his keep through real estate and royalties. In 2008, he was inducted by actor Tom Hanks into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame alongside Clark and Davidson. The bassist's wife died just last year.

Zoneboy · 02-12-2013, 03:19 PM

Thanks, Mickey. I added a link to the article and changed the title as some people might not know who Rick Huxley was.

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02-12-2013, 01:41 PM	#1
MickeyMac Member Forum Star Join Date: Jun 18, 2008 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 19,004	Dave Clark Five Bassist Rick Huxley 1941-2013 Link Rick Huxley, the bassist for '60s pop group the Dave Clark Five, has died at the age of 72. According to the BBC, the musician's passing comes as a shock to those who were close to him. Huxley had been battling emphysema caused by years of smoking, but was recently deemed to be in good health. "We'd talk once a week. I spoke to Rick on Friday, he was in great spirits," a devastated Dave Clark said. "Rick was a dear friend and an immensely talented musician with an amazing sense of humor, he always made me smile." The death of Huxley leaves only two remaining members of the Dave Clark Five, guitarist Lenny Davidson and Clark himself. Saxophonist Denis Peyton and singer Mike Smith died in 2006 and 2008, respectively. In recent years Huxley earned his keep through real estate and royalties. In 2008, he was inducted by actor Tom Hanks into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame alongside Clark and Davidson. The bassist's wife died just last year.
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02-12-2013, 03:19 PM	#2
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,349	Thanks, Mickey. I added a link to the article and changed the title as some people might not know who Rick Huxley was. Rick
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