Vardis - Bassist Dies
British NWOBHM act Vardis have lost their long time bassist Terry Horbury. Terry Horbury passed away peacefully in Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, aged 65, after a short battle with cancer. R.I.P.
Founder Steve Zodiac and Joe Clancy stated: "Terry was a gifted musician and an exceptional man, whose talent for bass guitar ran deep throughout a 50 year musical career. His genuinely gentle, honest demeanour was obvious to all who met him, and his imaginative ideas and creative instinct were second to none. Terry had no ego and was always a man of truth, peace, kindness and integrity, with no other agenda but to care for nature, animals and play music.
"It has been my privilege to work and perform with Terry many times over the years, recording 2 albums and 2 EPs with him. Terry was a truly great person - a gentleman, wit and artist who was musically at the top of his game this past year. His physical presence at his last public performance at Bush Hall less than five months ago was a sight to behold, making the speed with which he was taken from us all the more shocking.
"Terry was without doubt the bravest man I have ever met and a true Rock Warrior. He asked me to send you all this message: 'My roar was long & loud!'
"Love you forever Terry, Steve Zodiac."
Founder Steve Zodiac and Joe Clancy stated: "Terry was a gifted musician and an exceptional man, whose talent for bass guitar ran deep throughout a 50 year musical career. His genuinely gentle, honest demeanour was obvious to all who met him, and his imaginative ideas and creative instinct were second to none. Terry had no ego and was always a man of truth, peace, kindness and integrity, with no other agenda but to care for nature, animals and play music.
"It has been my privilege to work and perform with Terry many times over the years, recording 2 albums and 2 EPs with him. Terry was a truly great person - a gentleman, wit and artist who was musically at the top of his game this past year. His physical presence at his last public performance at Bush Hall less than five months ago was a sight to behold, making the speed with which he was taken from us all the more shocking.
"Terry was without doubt the bravest man I have ever met and a true Rock Warrior. He asked me to send you all this message: 'My roar was long & loud!'
"Love you forever Terry, Steve Zodiac."
picture taken from the band's Facebook page
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