Bernie Marsden 07.05.1951- 24.08.2023

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Bernie Marsden, renowned guitarist, singer, and songwriter, passed away on August 24, 2023. He was a pivotal member of iconic bands such as UFO, Paice Ashton Lord, and Whitesnake. Marsden co-wrote several major hits, including "Fool for Your Loving" and "Ready and Willing." His legacy continues to inspire musicians, as evidenced by tribute bands like "Ready and Willing," which were rehearsing shortly after his passing.

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Guitarist/singer/writer with UFO, Paice Ashton Lord and White snake.

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https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/aug/28/bernie-marsden-obituary

a Little info on his iconic Gibson

https://guitar.com/features/gallery/joe-bonamassa-gibson-59-les-paul-bernie-marsden-the-beast/
 
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"Here I go again" was among our favourite songs in my group of friends, here in the Basque Country. Lyrics are very encouraging.
 
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mcastillo356 said:
"Here I go again" was among our favourite songs in my group of friends, here in the Basque Country. Lyrics are very encouraging.
He co wrote a lot of the big hits including "Fool for your lovin" and "ready and Willing"

It was kind of weird as we were on our way to play a gig (A rainbow Tribute) on the Friday when we heard the news he had died the day before. We were booked in at rehearsal rooms on the Sunday to have our first get together as "Ready and Willing" a Whitesnake tribute.

Just realized I have put the wrong date on his death in the title. It is was 24th not 28th August.
@fresh_42 could you please change to 24.8.23?
 
pinball1970 said:
@fresh_42 could you please change to 24.8.23?
Done. And I recognized with a fat smile on my face that you used the European date format. :cool:
 
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