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Horselips guitarist Johnny Fean James Horan/RollingNews.ie
RIP
Johnny Fean of Irish trad rock band Horslips has died
The band confirmed his death in a statement this afternoon.
IRISH TRAD ROCK band Horslips member Johnny Fean has died.
In a statement released this afternoon, the band said they are “deeply saddened” to announce the death of Johnny Fean, who died this morning at his home in Shannon, Co Clare.
“For well over 50 years, Johnny was our best friend, our creative collaborator, our guitar hero,” the band said.
“Johnny wasn’t only one of the greatest guitar players ever, he was also the sweetest man in rock and roll. His immeasurable talent won him countless supporters throughout the years. We remain his biggest fans,” they said.
“He devoted his life to music and we’ll be forever thankful that he did,” they added.
The band said they wish to express their “heartfelt” condolences to his wife Maggie, brothers, sisters and all the extended Fean clan.
“Johnny will be sorely missed,” they said.
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