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David Bowie’s guitarist dies of coronavirus

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Renowned bass guitarist Matthew Seligman, who played with late music icon David Bowie at Live Aid in 1985, has died after battle with coronavirus. He was 64.
Seligman is best known for his role in the new wave scene in the 1980s. He was a member of The Soft Boys and The Thompson Twins, also collaborating with Thomas Dolby.
Dolby, 61, confirmed Seligman’s death and said a candlelight vigil to remember the star would be held on YouTube live on April 19, reports dailymail.co.uk.
“Matthew would want us to remember the good times and have a party,” Dolby said.
Seligman had been battling COVID-19 for two weeks and had been on a ventilator at a hospital in London. He leaves behind son Deji, daughter Lily, and Mami, his partner and Lily’s mother.
He was born in Cyprus and raised in England. (IANS)

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