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Tony Thorpe, The Rubettes Guitarist, Passes | Music News
Tony Thorpe, the charismatic guitarist, songwriter, and vocalist behind The Rubettes’ global hits like “Sugar Baby Love,” has died at 80. A key architect of the band’s 70s sound and style — complete with white suits and doo-wop-infused pop-rock — Thorpe helped propel them to chart-topping success, including a four-week U.K. No. 1 and Billboard Hot 100 appearance. Beyond his stage presence, he penned and sang on tracks like “Baby I Know,” and remained active in music and mentorship even after leaving the band in 1979. Tributes poured in from friends and fans, celebrating his talent, humor, and…
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