Death of stage royalty, 68
RIPThe death has been reported of Rod Stewart’s long-serving guitarist, Robin Le Mesurier.
A founder member of the Wombles, Robin was the son of John Le Mesurier and Hattie Jacques, two of Britain’s greatest comic actors.
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What does this have to do with classical music?
He was also famous as a musician and friend of Johnny Hallyday at the end of his career.
Yes, all French audiences will remember him as the longest serving guitarist for French singer Johnny Hallyday, for more than the last twenty years of his career.
Hmm. Stage royalty does not wear as well as real royalty.
Still, any death so close to Christmas casts a pall on those close to him. RIP.