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OT: RIP Nektar guitarist/singer Roye Albrighton
Posted by:
Silver Dagger
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Date: July 29, 2016 12:29
Roye Albrighton, guitarist and singer of psychedelic prog rockers Nektar has died after a long illness.
Nektar won't be known to many people on this site but they were pretty cool to see live in the mid 70s. Their biggest album Remember The Future is an absolute classic of its genre. The band was bigger in America and Germany than the UK.
RIP Roye.
[teamrock.com]
Nektar frontman Roye Albrighton has passed away after a long illness, former bandmate Derek Moore has confirmed
Nektar vocalist and guitarist Roye Albrighton has died after a long illness, former bandmate Derek ‘Mo’ Moore has confirmed.
Albrighton passed away in Poole, Dorset, at the age of 67, three years after the launch of Nektar’s latest album Time Machine.
He co-founded the band in Germany in 1969 and was a member of every lineup until 1982, then again from their 2000 reformation until the present day.
Bassist Moore says: “It is with a heavy heart I have to report that our music brother Roye, after a long illness, died last night. His organs just gave out on him. He was fighting against the infection that grasped him until he could fight no more.
“We had our differences over the years, but our respect for each other has always been strong. I would say he was in the top five guitarists of the last five 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 are all stunned. Roye, wherever you are, know that through all I have always loved you as a brother. I was always hoping we would get together one last time. Now that will have to be put on hold.”
Nektar’s record label say: “The Cleopatra Records family has lost one of its closest friends and brightest stars. As the years have passed, it seems that Nektar’s reputation only continues to grow – even inspiring hip hop artist Riff Raff who sampled It’s All In The Mind on the track Lava Glaciers in 2014. “
Albrighton had recently completed work on the band’s official biography, which will be published via Cleopatra later this year.
Nektar won't be known to many people on this site but they were pretty cool to see live in the mid 70s. Their biggest album Remember The Future is an absolute classic of its genre. The band was bigger in America and Germany than the UK.
RIP Roye.
[teamrock.com]
Nektar frontman Roye Albrighton has passed away after a long illness, former bandmate Derek Moore has confirmed
Nektar vocalist and guitarist Roye Albrighton has died after a long illness, former bandmate Derek ‘Mo’ Moore has confirmed.
Albrighton passed away in Poole, Dorset, at the age of 67, three years after the launch of Nektar’s latest album Time Machine.
He co-founded the band in Germany in 1969 and was a member of every lineup until 1982, then again from their 2000 reformation until the present day.
Bassist Moore says: “It is with a heavy heart I have to report that our music brother Roye, after a long illness, died last night. His organs just gave out on him. He was fighting against the infection that grasped him until he could fight no more.
“We had our differences over the years, but our respect for each other has always been strong. I would say he was in the top five guitarists of the last five 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 are all stunned. Roye, wherever you are, know that through all I have always loved you as a brother. I was always hoping we would get together one last time. Now that will have to be put on hold.”
Nektar’s record label say: “The Cleopatra Records family has lost one of its closest friends and brightest stars. As the years have passed, it seems that Nektar’s reputation only continues to grow – even inspiring hip hop artist Riff Raff who sampled It’s All In The Mind on the track Lava Glaciers in 2014. “
Albrighton had recently completed work on the band’s official biography, which will be published via Cleopatra later this year.
Re: OT: RIP Nektar guitarist/singer Roye Albrighton
Posted by:
Silver Dagger
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Date: July 29, 2016 12:31
This is their best album. Pretty funky in places.
Re: OT: RIP Nektar guitarist/singer Roye Albrighton
Posted by:
runaway
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Date: July 29, 2016 13:55
RIP Roye Albrighton - Great vocalist/guitarist
Re: OT: RIP Nektar guitarist/singer Roye Albrighton
Posted by:
CousinC
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Date: July 29, 2016 14:28
Right, for some years during the 70's they were quite popular here in Germany. Many live dates and festivals. Saw them a few times back then.
Re: OT: RIP Nektar guitarist/singer Roye Albrighton
Posted by:
kammpberg
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Date: July 29, 2016 14:46
Very sad news. I'm a big Nektar fan. A truly good band. Got to meet Roye on two occasions and he was very nice and humble. Seemed truly grateful to speak with his fans and he signed some of my memorabilia graciously. Remember The Future is their definite pinnacle and a lost classic. It's pretty much one long 45 minute song, but it is broken down into sub-songs. It goes very quick because it's so great. A perfect prog album, melodic and catchy in parts as well. HIGHLY Recommended!!!!
Re: OT: RIP Nektar guitarist/singer Roye Albrighton
Posted by:
likecats
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Date: July 29, 2016 21:42
Sad news indeed. I was fortunate to hear them play once. Remember The Future is a classic and I also liked A Tab In The Ocean.
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