Uriah Heep & David Bowie Bassist Trevor Bolder Dies Aged 62

Trevor Bolder - a bassist who performed with London rockers Uriah Heep, as well as superstar David Bowie in the 70’s - has sadly passed away, aged 62.

The musician and songwriter lost his battle with pancreatic cancer last night (Tuesday May 21st), something which he had undergone surgery for earlier this year. The news comes as a tragic shock to his Uriah Heep bandmates, who were hoping he’d be fit enough to perform with them at this summer’s Download Festival.

The band have since released a statement via their website, which reads:

“It is with great sadness that Uriah Heep announce the passing of our friend the amazing Trevor Bolder, who has passed away after his long fight with cancer. Trevor was an all time great, one of the outstanding musicians of his generation, and one of the finest and most influential bass players that 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.”

Lead guitarist Mick Box has paid tribute to his late bandmate, saying:

“Trevor was a ‘World Class’ bass player, singer & songwriter, and more importantly a World Class friend. He will be sadly missed by family, friends and rock fans all over the world. We are all numb to the core.”

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