OFF: A Death In The Family

[Zeitgeist]

>Its with deep regret that I have to post the following announcement:
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>It is with great sadness that we have to announce the death of Roly Wynne,
original Ozrics' bass player, and brother of guitarist, Ed. Roly had been
suffering from problems for many years and tragically took his own life two
weeks ago. Roly was a pivitol member of the Ozric Tentacles, and played on
their first nine albums.
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>His intricate bass lines were the basis for many Ozrics classics, and
displayed a musically intelligence akin to his brothers. Check out Og-Ha-Be
(Tantric Obstacles), Yaboop Yaboop (Sliding Gliding Worlds) and Tidal
Convergence (Erpland) in particular to fully appreciate Roly's adventurous
yet organic fluidity. Roly's last gig with the Ozrics was in 1992. He then
went on to form "Damidge" with Seaweed and Rad, who themselves went on to
join the Ozrics following Merv and Joie's departures. Roly has guested on
many releases over the years including the O'roonies and Divine Soma
Experience. His most recent band "Escalator" hadn't yet put out any
recordings.
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>Anyone wishing to send a tribute can do so to Simon at Stretchy
-simonjbaker at lineone.net
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