David Bowie bass guitarist Matthew Seligman passed away from coronavirus at the age of 64.
The renowned musician who appeared on stage with David Bowie spent two weeks on a ventilator at St. George’s hospital in London.
The 64-year-old bassist, who became a lawyer, may have contracted the infection during his visit to his brother Simon, who had recently passed away from causes unrelated to COVID-19.
Matthew first came to fame as the founding member of Bruce Wooley and the Camera Club and The Soft Boys.
The bassist also had short-lived spells with The Dolphin Brothers, The Thompson Twins, The Fallout Club, and joined Dolby’s solo group.
He also collaborated with Tori Amos, Sinead O’Connor, Morrissey, and David Bowie.
Matthew even played at Bowie’s 1985 performance at Live Aid and featured on his two albums.
In 2000, he moved to Japan for a few years then came back to the UK and switched professions to law.
Thomas Dolby, 61, confirmed his death, saying: “Matthew would want us to remember the good times and have a party.”
Matthew leaves behind his daughter Lili, son Deji, and partner Mami.
Fellow Soft Boys member Robyn Hitchcock also paid tribute to Matthew, saying: “Everybody goes, but none of us were expecting Matthew to leave us so abruptly, forever.
“I’m profoundly grateful to have played music with him – you could really see his face light up like a full moon when he listened back to a take he enjoyed.
“Onstage he would lope and lurch and pace when the music moved him. Matthew is, was, and always will be one of the greats.”
One internet user commented: “When will it end?! So sorry Matthew. Your music will live on. Rest In Peace.”
Another wrote: “Seems like a real nice guy. Sorry he had to leave so soon. R.I.P..”
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