| Dave Greenfield passed away 19:06 - May 4 with 3617 views | Nigeriamark |
One for the older punk lovers of this board, but the Strangers were one of my all time favorites. Dave Greenfield was the keyboard player which was unusual for a punk band but made them stand out from the crowd. Some brilliant solos, especially in No More Heroe, but many more. Saw them a few times including the Nice & Sleazy tour which was "quite innovative" for the time
I think it was 1977 that my mum asked me what album I wanted for Christmas and I asked for Rattus Norvegicus. I ended up getting Abba because my mum reckoned a band with a name like that couldn't be good & wasn't Abba so much nicer !!
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| Dave Greenfield passed away on 19:21 - May 4 with 3594 views | Laveritty |
Sad loss! Check out his amazing solo on the Stranglers' unlikely cover of Burt Bacharach's Walk On By! 5 minutes of pure psychedelic majesty! |  |
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| Dave Greenfield passed away on 20:15 - May 4 with 3548 views | Fred_Talbot |
Incredible keyboard player and a gent.
RIP Dave 🖤 |  |
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| Dave Greenfield passed away on 20:50 - May 4 with 3506 views | foreverhopefulDale |
Bloody awful news. Loved The Stranglers , brilliant band and he was a brilliant part of them with his great keyboard play.
From the Official Stranglers Facebook page
David Paul Greenfield (29/03/49-03/05/20)
We are deeply and profoundly saddened to announce the untimely passing of keyboard legend Dave Greenfield on the evening of 3rd May 2020. Following a stay in hospital for heart problems, Dave tested positive for the Covid-19 virus last Sunday but he sadly lost his battle last night. Dave had been an ever present in the band since joining in late 1975 and his keyboard wizardry was world-renowned over his 45 year career in The Stranglers. Dave was a lovable, friendly and eccentric character who always had time to chat.
We have received the following tributes from Dave's fellow band members JJ, Jet and Baz as well as Sil the band's manager:
“On the evening of Sunday May 3rd my great friend and longstanding colleague of 45 years, the musical genius that was Dave Greenfield, passed away as one of the victims of the Great Pandemic of 2020. All of us in the worldwide Stranglers’ family grieve and send our sincerest condolences to Pam.” - JJ Burnel
“We have just lost a dear friend and music genius, and so has the whole world. Dave was a complete natural in music. Together, we toured the globe endlessly and it was clear he was adored by millions. A huge talent, a great loss, he is dearly missed.” - Jet Black
“We lost a true innovator, musical legend, and one of my dearest friends today. The word genius is bandied around far too easily in this day and age, but Dave Greenfield certainly was one. We stood together on the same side of the stage for 20 years, laughed, joked and shared our lives in the way that only band mates can. I'll miss him forever. Our thoughts and hearts are with his wife Pam, and to the millions of fans who worshipped at his altar, he'll never be equalled.” - Baz Warne
“We are all in shock, Dave was a kind, generous soul who had time for anyone and everyone and it has been my privilege to have known him as both a close friend, his tech and manager for over 40 years. Our thoughts are with Pam at this sad time” - Sil Willcox
He is survived by his wife Pam and we ask you to respect Pam's privacy at this very sad time.
Fly straight Mr G, fond adieu xx
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| Dave Greenfield passed away on 20:54 - May 4 with 3503 views | DaleiLama |
Great band the Stranglers and keyboards were definitely part of their inimitable sound and set them apart and above a lot of punk thrash bands. Sad to hear this. Fecking Covid. |  |
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| Dave Greenfield passed away on 22:13 - May 4 with 3460 views | downunder |
Outstanding musician with a unique style, how I wished I had his skills.
RIP. Today, I will be playing The Stranglers. |  | | |
| Dave Greenfield passed away on 22:23 - May 4 with 3451 views | BigDaveMyCock |
Was he responsible for the harpsichord on Golden Brown? Wonderful tune, |  |
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| Dave Greenfield passed away on 22:49 - May 4 with 3419 views | judd |
| Dave Greenfield passed away on 22:23 - May 4 by BigDaveMyCock |
Was he responsible for the harpsichord on Golden Brown? Wonderful tune, |
Yeah. |  |
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| Dave Greenfield passed away on 10:59 - May 5 with 3296 views | jonesy |
Saw them a couple of times. First supporting Patti Smith at the Roundhouse where a flying beer glass nearly reduced their number! And the Greyhound, Fulham. Excellent band. I think it was Rattus Norvegicus that had a single included. Lent it to a girlfriend but never got it back! | | | |
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