The biggest hits in which he was involved are still in the ear of fans today. Now the legendary musician has died after a coronavirus infection.
- Dave Greenfield is dead.
- He died at the age of 71 after a coronavirus * infection .
- He wrote music history with the band The Stranglers .
Update of May 5th : The death of Dave Greenfield causes dismay in the music world. The Stranglers keyboard player has died as a result of a Sars CoV-2 infection. Many colleagues say goodbye on Twitter, such as Michael Stipe from the band REM , which was dissolved in 2011. "He was a brilliant songwriter and performer and we thank him for his inspiration and attitude," he writes, among other things.
today we honor the music and life of dave greenfield. he was a brilliant songwriter and performer, and we thank him and the @StranglersSite for their inspiration, contribution, songs and attitude.
- michaelhttps: //t.co/IYoxs18iRR
Billy Idol also expresses his grief with a tweet - "RIP", short for "Rest in peace", he posts:
RIP #DaveGreenfield #STRANGLERS keyboard player ...
- Billy Idol (@BillyIdol) May 4, 2020After a positive corona test: legendary new wave musician dies
First report from May 4th:
London - He wrote music history with The Stranglers and was among other things involved in their two biggest hits. Now Dave Greenfield is dead. The keyboardist of the English new wave / post-punk / pop band died at the age of 71 after being tested positive for the corona virus . The sad news spread The Stranglers on Monday (4.5.) On Facebook .
Coronavirus: 80s music legend Dave Greenfield (The Stranglers) died after Covid-19 infection
"We are deeply sad to announce the premature death of keyboard legend Dave Greenfield on the evening of May 3, 2020," the statement said. "After a hospitalization for heart problems , Dave tested positive for the Covid 19 virus last Sunday , but sadly lost the fight last night."
The Stranglers pay tribute to the band - he was a member of the legendary formation for 45 years. "Dave has always been present in the band since joining in late 1975, and his keyboard magic has been world famous throughout his 45-year career at The Stranglers."
Coronavirus: Colleagues mourn music legend Dave Greenfield
Not only his musical merits are brought to the fore. "Dave was an endearing, friendly and eccentric character who always had time to chat," the band writes. Various (ex) colleagues and companions also have their say in the long statement.
Band companion Jean-Jacques "JJ" Burnel, for example, explains that Greenfield had died "as one of the victims of the great pandemic of 2020". "We all in the worldwide family of Stranglers mourn and send our sincere condolences to Pam." According to media reports, Pam means his wife.
The band's biggest hit is " Golden Brown " and it dates back to 1981. But German radio listeners are probably more present with " Always The Sun " from 1986, a real hit on 80s channels. According to the credits of various music databases, Greenfield wrote down on both songs. Sadly, Dave Greenfield fell victim to the Coronavirus * pandemic. The hits live on for a long time ...
The music world also mourns the loss of electronic pioneer Florian Schneider-Esleben. The power plant co-founder died at the age of 73.
Schlager fans a term is probably the most famous song written by a Cologne musician who was found dead in his apartment.
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