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Zoneboy · 01-24-2016, 12:31 PM

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Reports are circulating that Jimmy Bain, who played bass with Rainbow in the mid-’70s and Dio throughout the ’80s, has died at the age of 68. At the time of his death, Bain was a member of Last in Line, which was comprised of Dio veterans guitarist Vivian Campbell and drummer Vinny Appice and singer Andrew Freeman (Lynch Mob, The Offspring).

The group had performed as recently as Wednesday (Jan. 20) in Miami. They were taking part in Def Leppard‘s Hysteria on the High Seas Cruise, which is expected to return to Miami tomorrow (Jan. 25). Last in Line’s debut, Heavy Crown, will be released on Feb. 19.

At press time, his death is unconfirmed by his family or the band. But Simon Wright, who drummed with Dio from 1989 to 1991 and 1998-2010, posted “Jimmy Bain R.I.P.” to his Facebook page early this morning. In addition, Diana DeVille, who works at Wendy Dio’s Niji Management, posted a picture of the two of them to her Instagram account with the caption, “I am in shock to hear that yet another one of our Rock friends has passed on. RIP Jimmy Bain. You will be missed. #grimreapersucksagain #heartbroken”

Born in Scotland on Dec. 19, 1947, Bain joined Rainbow in time to record their second album, 1976’s Rising. But his time in the band was short-lived, and he was fired in 1977. However, Rainbow’s singer, Ronnie James Dio, took note of his skills and, when Dio left Black Sabbath to start his own self-named band in 1983, hired Bain as his bassist. Before reconnecting with Dio, he worked with Phil Lynott of Thin Lizzy, co-writing several songs and performing on Lynott’s two solo albums in the early ’80s.

Bain stayed through four studio albums with Dio, parting ways after 1987’s Dream Evil. But he rejoined for 2000’s Magica, and remained in the band until Dio’s death of cancer in 2010. Last in Line formed a few years later as a live act playing songs from Dio’s first two albums, and they were offered a record deal with Frontiers Music. Their debut single, “Devil in Me,” was released last November.

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JSP · 01-24-2016, 12:59 PM

R.I.P. Too many good rockers have been passing away lately.

opus · 01-24-2016, 01:41 PM

The classic rock station here just played Last in Line in tribute.

"But the magic that we'll feel is worth a lifetime"

robyrob · 01-24-2016, 05:42 PM

ABlairican Pie · 01-24-2016, 05:49 PM

I've been hearing the song "Devil In Me" from Last In Line, the Dio spinoff band.

This is not a good year for rockers.

AB · 01-24-2016, 06:15 PM

Rest in peace.

01-24-2016, 12:31 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: 34,349	Former Rainbow & Dio Bassist Jimmy Bain 1947-2016 Link Reports are circulating that Jimmy Bain, who played bass with Rainbow in the mid-’70s and Dio throughout the ’80s, has died at the age of 68. At the time of his death, Bain was a member of Last in Line, which was comprised of Dio veterans guitarist Vivian Campbell and drummer Vinny Appice and singer Andrew Freeman (Lynch Mob, The Offspring). The group had performed as recently as Wednesday (Jan. 20) in Miami. They were taking part in Def Leppard‘s Hysteria on the High Seas Cruise, which is expected to return to Miami tomorrow (Jan. 25). Last in Line’s debut, Heavy Crown, will be released on Feb. 19. At press time, his death is unconfirmed by his family or the band. But Simon Wright, who drummed with Dio from 1989 to 1991 and 1998-2010, posted “Jimmy Bain R.I.P.” to his Facebook page early this morning. In addition, Diana DeVille, who works at Wendy Dio’s Niji Management, posted a picture of the two of them to her Instagram account with the caption, “I am in shock to hear that yet another one of our Rock friends has passed on. RIP Jimmy Bain. You will be missed. #grimreapersucksagain #heartbroken” Born in Scotland on Dec. 19, 1947, Bain joined Rainbow in time to record their second album, 1976’s Rising. But his time in the band was short-lived, and he was fired in 1977. However, Rainbow’s singer, Ronnie James Dio, took note of his skills and, when Dio left Black Sabbath to start his own self-named band in 1983, hired Bain as his bassist. Before reconnecting with Dio, he worked with Phil Lynott of Thin Lizzy, co-writing several songs and performing on Lynott’s two solo albums in the early ’80s. Bain stayed through four studio albums with Dio, parting ways after 1987’s Dream Evil. But he rejoined for 2000’s Magica, and remained in the band until Dio’s death of cancer in 2010. Last in Line formed a few years later as a live act playing songs from Dio’s first two albums, and they were offered a record deal with Frontiers Music. Their debut single, “Devil in Me,” was released last November. Ultimate Classic Rock will have more on this breaking story as it develops
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01-24-2016, 05:49 PM	#5
ABlairican Pie Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Dec 12, 2001 Location: Living where cats reign more Supreme than a pizza. Posts: 31,620	RIP Jimmy Bain. I've been hearing the song "Devil In Me" from Last In Line, the Dio spinoff band. This is not a good year for rockers.
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01-24-2016, 12:59 PM	#2
JSP Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 19, 2003 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 2,735	R.I.P. Too many good rockers have been passing away lately.

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opus VB Forum Superstar Join Date: May 16, 2015 Location: VB Galaxy Posts: 32,256	The classic rock station here just played Last in Line in tribute. "But the magic that we'll feel is worth a lifetime"

01-24-2016, 06:15 PM	#6
AB Member Eternal Member Forum Icon Join Date: Dec 26, 2006 Location: The South Posts: 59,429	Rest in peace.