Legendaarisen 2 tone -yhtyeen The Specialsin rumpali John Bradbury on kuollut. Bradbury oli kuollessaan 62-vuotias. Yhtye kertoi asiasta Twitterissään.
Bradbury soitti The Specialsissa vuodesta 1979 lähtien. Hän oli mukana jo yhtyeen debyyttialbumilla. The Specialsin klassinen kokooonpano hajosi vuonna 1981, mutta Bradbury jatkoi yhtyeen eri reinkarnaatioissa soittamista läpi elämänsä.
Alla yhtyeen virallinen lausunto asiasta BBC:n sivuilta:
”It is with deepest regret that we have to announce the very sad news that our much loved husband and father John ”Brad” Bradbury passed away on Monday the 28th of December. Brad’s drumming was the powerhouse behind The Specials and it was seen as a key part to the Two Tone sound.
He was much respected in the world of drumming and his style of reggae and ska was seen as genuinely ground breaking when The Specials first hit the charts in 1979. He was an integral part of The Specials reforming in 2008 and toured with them extensively up to the present day.
His contribution to the world of music can not be understated and he will much missed by family, friends and fans alike. It is the families sincerest wish that they are allowed the time to remember him privately.”
It is with deep regret that we say goodbye to our great friend, the world’s greatest drummer, our beloved Brad. RIP pic.twitter.com/yYBFyQmuLy
— thespecials (@thespecials) 29. joulukuuta 2015