Ziggy Stardust / Uriah Heep bassist died after struggle with cancer

Bassist Trevor Bolder, who played with Ziggy Stardust and Spiders from Mars, has died after suffering from cancer.

Mr Bolder, who joined David Bowie’s backing band in the 1970s, died at the age of 62.

Mr Bolder was a member of the Spiders from Mars in 1971 and played alongside guitarist Mick Ronson. He appeared on Bowie albums including Hunky Dory, Pins Ups and Aladdin Sane.

Five years later Mr Bolder went on to join Uriah Heep, who he played with for more than 30 years.

The musician only stopped playing with Uriah Heep a few months ago due to his poor health.

A statement released by Uriah Heep said: “Trevor was an all-time great – one of the outstanding musicians of his generation, and one of the finest and most influential bass players Britain ever produced.

“His long time membership of Uriah Heep brought the band’s music, and Trevor’s virtuosity and enthusiasm, to hundreds of thousands of fans across the world.

“He joined the band in 1976 and, barring one short break, was a fixture until his ill health forced him to take a step back early this year.

“Prior to joining Heep he was a founder and ever-present member of David Bowie’s legendary Spiders from Mars band, performing on all of their key albums and at countless shows. He also performed with Wishbone Ash, Cybernauts and the Rats.”

Scores of tributes were left on Twitter to the bassist, calling him an “East Yorkshire legend.”

Mr Bolder’s death follows that of The Doors keyboardist Ray Manzarek, who died at the age of 74 on Monday.

Source: The Telegraph