saturn
12-18-2006, 09:49 AM
Musician Denis Payton, a founder member of rock group the Dave Clark Five, has died in Bournemouth at the age of 63.
Payton, who played saxophone, harmonica and guitar for the popular 1960s band, had been ill for some time.
In a statement, Clark called Payton "a very dear friend who I've known since we were teenagers".
"Denis was extremely brave and not afraid of death. He had an amazing philosophy on life and will be greatly missed by me and all who knew him."
Payton's death comes just weeks after it was announced that the Dave Clark Five had been nominated for induction to the 2007 US Rock 'n' Roll Hall Of Fame.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6190357.stm
Payton, who played saxophone, harmonica and guitar for the popular 1960s band, had been ill for some time.
In a statement, Clark called Payton "a very dear friend who I've known since we were teenagers".
"Denis was extremely brave and not afraid of death. He had an amazing philosophy on life and will be greatly missed by me and all who knew him."
Payton's death comes just weeks after it was announced that the Dave Clark Five had been nominated for induction to the 2007 US Rock 'n' Roll Hall Of Fame.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/6190357.stm