Band member of The Kinks Jim Rodford has died, aged 76. The band confirmed the death on social media today.
It is with deep sadness that we have learned that Jim Rodford passed away - he toured and recorded with the Kinks for many years and will be greatly missed. He was much loved by all of us #JimRodford https://t.co/LmWFGd9ZRV
— TheKinksOfficial (@TheKinks) January 20, 2018
Fellow band member Dave Davies tweeted: "I’m too broken up to put words together. It’s such a shock.
"I always thought Jim would live forever in true rock and roll fashion – strange – great friend, great musician, great man – he was an integral part of The Kinks’ later years. RIP Jim Rodford."
I’m devastated Jim’s sudden loss I’m too broken up to put words together it’s such a shock i always thought Jim would live forever in true rock and roll fashion - strange - great friend great musician great man - he was an integral part of theKinks later years RIP #JimRodford pic.twitter.com/rL5vAuuVwp
— Dave Davies (@davedavieskinks) January 20, 2017
The guitarist who has also in bands: The Bluetones, Argent and The Zombies liked in St Albans, Herts and his services to British music were recognised in 1990 when he won an Ivor Novello Award.
