Ikäviä uutisia rockin ystäville: Uriah Heepin entinen laulaja John Lawton on kuollut
Englantilaisessa rockin legendassa Uriah Heepissa vuosien 1976-1979 välisen ajan laulanut laulaja John Lawton on kuollut 74 vuoden iässä kesäkuun 29. päivä. Lawton ehti laulaa kolmella Uriah Heepin albumilla: ”Firefly” (1977), ”Innocent Victim” (1977) sekä ”Fallen Angel” (1978). Bändi on julkaissut aiheesta virallisen viestin faneilleen, ja voit lukea sen tästä:
”It is with deep regret that we share the devastating and tragic news of the sudden and totally unexpected passing of John Lawton on 29 June 2021. Contrary to reports, there was no illness involved, which makes his passing incomprehensible. He went peacefully with his wife at his side. John will be greatly missed. A private funeral service to celebrate John’s life will be held following his wishes, with only family and close friends attending. We would appreciate that the family’s privacy is respected during this difficult time.”