Wednesday 3 December 2014

Ian McLagan (1945 - 2014) †



(c) inesmusicpics (London, RAH, Faces Reunion)


[kxan.c

[www.austinchronicle.com]

[www.ianmclagan.com]

wikipedia 

Rock & Roll Hall of Famer keyboardist and 20-year Austin resident Ian McLagan suffered a stroke on Monday and was admitted to Brackenridge Hospital on Tuesday, where he died Wednesday at 2:39pm according to those who worked with him.

The following statement was released: “It is with great sadness and eternal admiration that we report the passing of rock and roll icon Ian McLagan.  Ian was a member of the Small Faces and Faces and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2012. He died today, December 3, 2014, surrounded by family and friends in his adopted hometown of Austin, TX, due to complications from a stroke suffered the previous day.  He was 69 years old. His manager Ken Kushnick says, ‘He was a beloved friend to so many people and a true rock n roll spirit. His persona and gift of song impacted the music across oceans and generations.’ Ian’s artistry, generosity and warmth of spirit touched countless other musicians and music fans around the world.  His loss will be felt by so many.”


Associated acts:
Small Faces
Faces
Rod Stewart
The Rolling Stones
The New Barbarians
Bump Band
Billy Bragg and the Blokes
Michael Grimm
Izzy Stradlin
The Empty Hearts