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Bowie’s bassist dies, 86

Bowie’s bassist dies, 86

Tributes are flowing for the late Herbie Flowers, whose distinctive twang can be heard on recordings by David Bowie, Paul McCartney, Elton John and, indelibly, on Lou Reed’s Walk On The Wild Side.

Herbie learned to play an instrument as a national serviceman in the Royal Air Force. His credit apppears on some 500 releases.

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