Robert Young, who previously played guitar for Primal Scream, has died aged 49.
Sussex police today confirmed that Young was found dead at his flat at on Tuesday September 9. His death is not being treated as suspicious.
The musician joined the alternative rock band in their early days. He started off playing bass but moved on to guitar after the band recorded their debut album Sonic Flower Groove in 1987.
A statement from Primal Scream's Bobby Gillespie and Andrew Innes read: "We have lost our comrade and brother Robert Young.
"A beautiful and deeply soulful man. He was an irreplaceable talent, much admired amongst his peers, In the words of Johnny Marr 'Throb with a gold top Les Paul -unbeatable'.
"He was a true rock and roller. He walked the walk. He had 'Heart & Soul' tattooed on his arm and I'm sure on his heart too.
"He once said to me, 'When we go onstage it's a war between us and the audience'. He never let go of that attitude.
"Our love and thoughts are with his sons Brandon and Miles and their mother Jane, his wife Rachel, and his immediate family."
Young played guitar with the seminal band for their first eight studio albums. He left after the release of Riot City Blues in 2006.
RIP Robert Young AKA 'Throb'. Live Forever LG x
— Liam Gallagher (@liamgallagher) September 11, 2014Sad news of the passing of Robert Young of @ScreamOfficial RIP http://t.co/fNQFv3XZtF
— Dan Hegarty (@talldanhegarty) September 11, 2014RIP Robert Young. One of the best, the most beautiful, who WAS rock n roll. Big love bro, give them it big time over the other side. #Throb
— Irvine Welsh (@IrvineWelsh) September 11, 2014We're sad to hear reports of the passing of Robert 'Throb' Young, @ScreamOfficial guitarist during their golden era http://t.co/tkh3YwNXxG
— Guitarist Magazine (@Guitarist_Mag) September 11, 2014