British rock band member Bernie Marsden’s cause of death has not been revealed

Bernie Marsden, original guitarist of the British rock band Whitesnake, has died. He was 72.

Marsden died on Thursday with his wife and daughters by his side, his family confirmed in a statement.

“On behalf of his family, it is with deep sadness we announce the death of Bernie Marsden,” a statement read on his Instagram page.

“Bernie died peacefully on Thursday evening with his wife, Fran, and daughters, Charlotte and Olivia, by his side. Bernie never lost his passion for music, writing and recording new songs until the end.”

A cause of death has not been revealed.

The English hard rock band formed in London in 1978. Marsden was a former guitarist for Whitesnake and played with the original band members frontman David Coverdale, drummer Dave Dowie, bassist Neil Murray and guitarist Mick Moody.

Whitesnake British rock band member Bernie Marsden has died at the age of 72.  (Getty Images)

Marsden was born in Buckingham in 1951 and got his start in rock ‘n’ roll with the band UFO in 1972 before performing with Whitesnake from 1978 until 1982. The musician was part of several bands during his career, including Alaska and Moody Marsden Band.

During his time with Whitesnake, Marsden was listed as a co-writer on the band’s popular track “Here I Go Again.”

The band’s biggest single topped the Billboard Hot 100 songs chart in October 1987 and spent 28 total weeks on the tally. Marsden also co-wrote “Fool for Your Loving,” which hit No. 37 on the Hot 100 in 1989, according to Billboard.

Bernie Marsden, guitarist with heavy rock band Whitesnake, playing the guitar on the set of a video shoot in London, England, Great Britain, in 1978.  (Getty Images)

While Marsden was part of Whitesnake, he was involved with the rock band’s first five albums — “Trouble,” “Lovehunter,” “Ready an’ Willing,” “Come an’ Get It” and “Saints & Sinners.”

The legendary rocker went on to release several solo albums, including “And About Time Too,” “Look at Me Now” and most recently “Trios” in 2022. source

Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Gary Rossington was last surviving founding member of rock band

Lynyrd Skynyrd guitarist Gary Rossington died Sunday. He was 71.

The band’s representative confirmed Rossington’s death with Fox News Digital.

“It is with our deepest sympathy and sadness that we have to advise, that we lost our brother, friend, family member, songwriter and guitarist, Gary Rossington, today,” the band said online.

“Gary is now with his Skynyrd brothers and family in heaven and playing it pretty, like he always does.”

Gary Rossington was the last remaining original member of Lynyrd Skynyrd. He died Sunday at the age of 71. (Roy Rochlin)

“Please keep Dale, Mary, Annie and the entire Rossington family in your prayers and respect the family’s privacy at this difficult time,” the post said.

His cause of death has not yet been revealed. The “Free Bird” musician had an emergency heart procedure in 2019.

Rossington had a history of heart issues and previously had surgery following a heart attack in 2015.

In October 1977, Gary was one of more than a dozen passengers who survived a plane crash in Mississippi that killed lead singer Ronnie Van Zant, siblings Steve Gaines and Cassie Gaines, and three others.

Lynyrd Skynyrd member Gary Rossington performed for more than five decades with the band.  (Rick Diamond)

Allen Collins, Ronnie Van Zant and Gary Rossington of Lynyrd Skynyrd perform live at The Oakland Coliseum in 1976. (Richard McCaffrey/Michael Ochs Archive)

The crash also claimed the lives of assistant road manager Dean Kilpatrick, pilot Walter McCreary and co-pilot William Gray. Lynyrd Skynyrd was traveling on a small Convair CV-240 passenger plane.

Rossington broke both of his legs, his arms, ankles and pelvis when the airplane ran out of fuel and crashed into a field.

A decade after the incident, Gary rejoined the band when Ronnie’s brother, Johnny Van Zant, reformed the group.

Ronnie Van Zant (left) and five others were killed in the 1977 plane crash which Gary Rossington survived.  (Richard McCaffrey/ Michael Ochs Archive)

Charlie Daniels’ estate shared his condolences to Gary’s family and the famous Southern rock group.

“‘It’s all right now, keep on singin’ loud. It’s all right now, heaven should be proud’- Charlie Daniels 1979 The last of the Free Birds has flown home. RIP Gary Rossington, God Bless the Lynyrd @Skynyrd band. Prayers to Dale and the rest of his family,” they tweeted.

“Free Bird” was featured on the band’s debut album in 1973 and remains not only a rock epic, but also a pop culture staple.

Travis Tritt wrote, “I just learned that my dear friend, Gary Rossington passed away today. I’m heartbroken! Gary was not only a friend, but a collaborator that wrote songs with me and played guitar with me in studio recordings and onstage so many times. My heart goes out to Dale and the girls. RIP.”