Vocalist Jonathan Gray, also known as Spike, announced via his Facebook page that The Quireboys guitarist and founding member Guy Bailey has passed away.




Spike comments: I'm heartbroken to have to write this. My best friend Guy Bailey passed away peacefully in hospital last night in the arms of his beloved Bianca. Guy was the kindest, funniest man you could have the pleasure of being around. He was loved by everyone who he ever worked with, all the bands he ever toured with and all the The Quireboys fans he ever met. He certainly loved you all more than you will ever know. I have so much I would like to share and say to everyone about him but this is just such a hard time for me and everyone close to him. I hope you all understand.

"But for the The Quireboys fans out there I would just like to say, me and Guy Bailey have written the songs for a new album, and me and Chris Johnstone, Nigel Mogg and Rudy Richman will fulfill his wishes that these songs are recorded and a new The Quireboys album will be released this year.

"So everyone raise a glass for Guy Bailey and lets keep rock 'n' roll alive for him. I love you mate. I know you're having a drink with our dads now and looking down and watching us bubble."

Source:	facebook.com
Band profile:	The Quireboys