English guitarist, Bernie Marsden has died at the age of 72. He died from complications from bacterial meningitis – a severe infection that affects the membranes around the brain and spinal cord.
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Tributes have been pouring in since his death was announced.
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“We are so saddened to learn of the death of Bernie Marsden. Bernie played beautiful guitar on Jack’s final studio album Silver Rails and shared incredible performances at Jack’s tribute shows. We extend our sincere condolences to Bernie’s family & friends, love from the Bruces,” Jack Bruce.
“We are saddened to hear of the passing of the great Bernie Marsden. Thank you for the decades of music and for sharing your passion with the world. Our thoughts are with Bernie’s family, friends and fans today. Rest in peace, Bernie,” Gibson guitar.
“Good Morning…I’ve just woken up to the awful news that my old friend & former Snake Bernie Marsden has passed. My sincere thoughts & prayers to his beloved family, friends & fans. A genuinely funny, gifted man, whom I was honored to know & share a stage with RIP, Bernie XXX,” former bandmate David Coverdale.
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