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Queen’s Forgotten Bassist Passes | Huntsville News
Barry Mitchell, Queen’s second bassist and a key figure in their early days, has passed away at 76. He stepped in after Mike Grose and before Doug Bogie, playing gigs from Liverpool to backing covers while the band crafted their legendary sound. Though he was let go for not fitting the band’s evolving vision, Mitchell kept playing with bands like Tiger and Crushed Butler. Greg Brooks, Queen’s official archivist, praised his vivid stories as a rare window into the band’s formative years—now, another chapter of rock history closes. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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