Trevor Bolder 1951-2013, Bass Player for David Bowie's Spiders from Mars & Uriah Heep - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 05-21-2013, 07:52 PM

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Trevor Bolder, the bass player for Uriah Heep and David Bowie's Spiders from Mars, has died aged 62 after suffering from cancer.

Bolder joined Bowie's backing band in 1971, appearing on classic albums including Hunky Dory and Aladdin Sane.

He went on to join Uriah Heep five years later and only stopped playing with the band a few months ago after his health worsened.

Tributes were paid to him on Tuesday night as a "world-class" rock musician.

A statement from Uriah Heep said: "It is with great sadness that Uriah Heep announce the passing of our friend the amazing Trevor Bolder, who has passed away after his long fight with cancer.

"Trevor was an all-time great, one of the outstanding musicians of his generation, and one of the finest and most influential bass players that Britain ever produced.

"His long time membership of Uriah Heep brought the band's music, and Trevor's virtuosity and enthusiasm, to hundreds of thousands of fans across the world.

"He joined the band in 1976 and, barring one short break, was a fixture until his ill health forced him to take a step back early this year.

"Prior to joining Heep he was a founder and ever-present member of David Bowie's legendary Spiders from Mars band, performing on all of their key albums and at countless shows. He also performed with Wishbone Ash, Cybernauts and the Rats."

Lead guitarist Mick Box said: "Trevor was a world-class bass player, singer and songwriter, and more importantly a world-class friend.

"He will be sadly missed by family, friends and rock fans all over the world. We are all numb to the core."

JSP · 03-08-2017, 12:06 AM

He was one of my favorite bassists.

AB · 03-08-2017, 06:10 PM

Rest in peace.

ABlairican Pie · 03-08-2017, 08:17 PM

Very sad. People are hitting their age, great bands are losing members.

Let's just hope that 2017 is nothing like last year.

JSP · 03-08-2017, 08:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ABlairican Pie

Very sad. People are hitting their age, great bands are losing members.

Let's just hope that 2017 is nothing like last year.

Hopefully people noticed he passed away back in 2013. I just had to revive this thread to pay tribute.

Dude111 · 03-09-2017, 07:51 PM

Very sad

05-21-2013, 07:52 PM	#1
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: 34,498	Trevor Bolder 1951-2013, Bass Player for David Bowie's Spiders from Mars & Uriah Heep Link Trevor Bolder, the bass player for Uriah Heep and David Bowie's Spiders from Mars, has died aged 62 after suffering from cancer. Bolder joined Bowie's backing band in 1971, appearing on classic albums including Hunky Dory and Aladdin Sane. He went on to join Uriah Heep five years later and only stopped playing with the band a few months ago after his health worsened. Tributes were paid to him on Tuesday night as a "world-class" rock musician. A statement from Uriah Heep said: "It is with great sadness that Uriah Heep announce the passing of our friend the amazing Trevor Bolder, who has passed away after his long fight with cancer. "Trevor was an all-time great, one of the outstanding musicians of his generation, and one of the finest and most influential bass players that Britain ever produced. "His long time membership of Uriah Heep brought the band's music, and Trevor's virtuosity and enthusiasm, to hundreds of thousands of fans across the world. "He joined the band in 1976 and, barring one short break, was a fixture until his ill health forced him to take a step back early this year. "Prior to joining Heep he was a founder and ever-present member of David Bowie's legendary Spiders from Mars band, performing on all of their key albums and at countless shows. He also performed with Wishbone Ash, Cybernauts and the Rats." Lead guitarist Mick Box said: "Trevor was a world-class bass player, singer and songwriter, and more importantly a world-class friend. "He will be sadly missed by family, friends and rock fans all over the world. We are all numb to the core."
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03-08-2017, 08:17 PM	#4
ABlairican Pie Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 12, 2001 Location: Living where cats reign more Supreme than a pizza. Posts: 31,619	RIP Trevor Bolder. Very sad. People are hitting their age, great bands are losing members. Let's just hope that 2017 is nothing like last year.
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03-08-2017, 12:06 AM	#2
JSP Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 19, 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,735	He was one of my favorite bassists.

03-08-2017, 06:10 PM	#3
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,428	Rest in peace.

03-09-2017, 07:51 PM	#6
Dude111 Forum Legend Join Date: Nov 05, 2013 Posts: 37,090	Very sad