Saw it posted on Facebook that Roye Albrighton had passed, anyone know for sure?
Saw it posted on Facebook that Roye Albrighton had passed, anyone know for sure?
Looks legit since Mo reported the news-
Nektar guitarist Roye Albrighton dies after a long illness
It is with a heavy Heart I have to report that our music brother Roye Albrighton,after a long illness, died last night in Poole Dorset. His organs just gave out on him. He was fighting against the infection that grasped him until he could fight no more.
We have had our differences over the years but our respect for each other has always been strong. I would say he was in the top 5 guitarists of the last 5 decades. We were both strong personalities and pushed each other to do better and go forward all the time, to go further and further. We were both blessed to play together with Ron Howden, Taff Freeman and Mick Brockett our light musician and occasionally synthesizer pioneer Larry Fast, . Over the years other musicians took to the stage to prolong our legacy with Roye and Ron in the forefront. We are all stunned.
Roye, wherever you are, know that through all I have always loved you as a brother. There is a hole in the universe. I was always hoping we would get together one last time but always pushed it forward. Now that will have to be put on hold.
I already communicated with Lyn, his wife and Che his son. I will keep you informed as decisions are made.
Love to all
Mo"
RIP, Roye!
Last edited by Sean; 07-27-2016 at 08:07 PM.
Doesn't say anything on their official website.
What a bummer, if true...
Another major talent gone
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If true, very sad news. Glad I got to see them twice live. Once in Chicago, and once in Toronto. RIP.
neil
Very sad. I had heard from some that he was aloof and distant to fans. That sure as hell wasn't my experience at RoSFest when I chatted him up. RIP to a very talented and nice man.
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So sorry about this. His playing was a defining part of their overall sound, being one of those uniquely "post-psychedelic" progressive bands of the early 70s - and that exact sound was again just as uniquely theirs (and with a well of influence on many of their ensuing labelmates, espec in W. Germany but also heard in certain Eastern bloc groups), merging elements from Floyd, Deep Purple, US west coast stylings, some krautrock and more. He had a very stingy charge to much of his playing, yet could also be profoundly economic and disciplined. I think this particular duality was pretty rare amongst axemen back then.
I'll be spinning those first Nektar rekkids this upcoming weekend.
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Oh man, this really sucks. Nektar was the first prog band I discovered all on my own outside of the immediate influence of my close circle of friends. I found their albums in a used record store as a teen and thought they looked like they would be proggy based on album art, song lengths, and instrumentation. I bought "A Tab in the Ocean" and loved it, followed by "Remember the Future" the next weekend. Sad day.
I was lucky to catch them in '74.
RIP
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BUMMER!
One of the true great guitarists and songwriters of every prog era.
Wow, this really sucks.
RIP, Roye.
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I was lucky enough to see them after their heyday, but a number of times. I sat next to Roye at a bar the last time they played in Pittsburgh. He was friendly enough. Yeah, he had some issues with how he handled things over the years. But, there's no denying a monster talent and really big loss to the genre.
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Sad, sad news. RIP Roye.
Truly a sad day today. May he rest in peace. One of the guitar greats IMHO. He will be missed.
I am sorry to hear this , Roye was a great guitar player who was so important to Nektar.
RIP Roye!
He was my favorite member of Nektar. His unique guitar playing style and great voice set him apart. Fortunately I was able to see Nektar at the Capitol Theatre on the "Recycled" tour, witnessing them at their peak.
Oh no. So sad...
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Very sad to hear this. Nektar was one of those bands that I discovered quite by accident. I was thumbing through records in a used record store and came across the compilation album “Through The Ears”. I had never heard of the band before, but purchased it only based on the album cover artwork and the song titles. Of course after that I gobbled up everything they had to offer. Having the chance to see them live at NEARfest in 02 remains a concert highlight as they were a band I never thought I would actually get the chance to see. I even got to meet Roye briefly prior to the show and he was very gracious and friendly. Prog has lost another legend.
Sad and hard to believe!
I just saw them 9 months ago and Roye gave an excellent show and was a monster on the guitar, very hard to believe this...
One of the all-time "What if ..." bands.
"The White Zone is for loading and unloading only. If you got to load or unload go to the White Zone!"
Such a bummer....
"And this is the chorus.....or perhaps it's a bridge...."
Nektar had completely eluded me until the early days of PE when they came highly recommended by those more knowledgeable than I. I've enjoyed them ever since. Never got to see them play, but I'm saddened by this news. RIP Roye.
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This is Very Sad News. Nektar is my All Time Favorite Progressive/Space Rock group, (as you might see that with my avatar Nektar " BeeMan" tattoo). I was very fortunate to see them Live in their Prime in 1975, and a total of 8 more times after their 2002 NearFest Reunion tour. Their Light Show was one of the Best I've ever seen, and they were so musically tight Live. I have so many great memories of these live shows. Also had extensive chats with Roye at 3 of those concerts, and he was always very personable with me. He was such an amazing guitarist/singer. He will surely be missed by me in so many ways. Rest In Peace my Friend.
Scott
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Rest in Peace, Roye
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Quite disappointed to hear this as, unlike many of you, I never had the pleasure of seeing them live. I’ll definitely have some Nektar (and maybe even that one Snowball album on which Roye sings and plays) in rotation. R.I.P.
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I didn't get into Nektar either until PE introduced me to them and but I've done my best to catch up. Roye was an incredible player and it's disappointing to see his name rarely cropping up on "best of" lists. Once again, 2016 cuts deep and takes another giant away from us.
RIP Roye.
I don't like country music, but I don't mean to denigrate those who do. And for the people who like country music, denigrate means 'put down.'- Bob Newhart
Here's one to remember him by. Yep, go ahead and cry.
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