British bass guitarist legend Herbie Flowers, who played with some of the world's biggest music icons including David Bowie, Elton John, Paul McCartney and Marc Bolan, has died aged 86, as heartfelt tributes have been paid to the 'beautiful soul'. Born Brian Keith Flowers, but known as 'Herbie' throughout his career, Flowers grew up in Isleworth, Middlesex before moving to Ditchling, East Sussex and was a member of the bands Blue Mink, T. Rex and Sky.
He also contributed his talents on hundreds of recordings and was also credited for creating the famous bass line in Lou Reed's Walk on the Wild Side from his album Transformer in 1972, lending the song its unforgettable twang. It was the only song by Reed to reach the Top 20 in the US. The news of Flowers' death on Thursday was confirmed by close family members on social media.
British bass guitarist legend Herbie Flowers, who played with some of the world's biggest music icons including David Bowie, Elton John , Paul McCartney and Marc Bolan, has died aged 86. Pictured: Flowers in 1976 Flowers appears in the background as he plays alongside legends David Bowie and Marc Bolan Flowers was musically gifted and had a talent for the double bass, as well as the tuba and electric bass. Pictured: Flowers in 2015 at the Brighton Fringe Kevin J Conklin, husband of Flowers' niece, Lorraine Bassett, paid tribute to him and said he was 'blessed' to have known him.
On a post appearing on Facebook on Friday, he wrote: 'Lorraine's beloved uncle, Herbie Flowers, passed on yesterday. 'While we knew and loved him as Uncle Herbie, his musical contributions have likely touched your lives as well. 'He played bass on many of the songs from the golden age of rock.
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