Prolific session bassist Brian Keith "Herbie" Flowers passed away earlier this month at the age of 86. Flowers contributed to recordings by Elton John, Camel, David Bowie, Lou Reed, Roy Harper, David Essex, Al Kooper, Bryan Ferry, Harry Nilsson, Cat Stevens, Paul McCartney, George Harrison and Ringo Starr. Rush's Geddy Lee posted an Instagram tribute to the beloved bassist earlier this week:
Recently, we lost one of rock and roll's truly great bass players. Herbie Flowers recorded and performed with the likes of David Bowie, Lou Reed, Marc Bolan, Paul McCartney, Bryan Ferry and Elton John. Even though his name may not have been known to every rock fan, to his peers and fellow bass folk he was a bright and shining star.
RIP Herbie Flowers
