Scott Taylor has died after a two-year battle with a brain tumour.
Rising to fame in the 80s with their album First (The Sound Of Music), Taylor was the guitarist for Brit rock band Then Jerico.
Having been “gravely ill” for several years, Taylor was discharged from the hospital just a few weeks before his death.
Originally playing for singer-songwriter Belouis Some, Taylor was “poached” by Then Jerico frontman Mark Shaw in 1983.
With Taylor on guitar, the band was fronted by singer Shaw, while Jasper Stainthorpe played bass and Steve Wren manned the drums.
Scott Taylor has died, having risen to fame as the guitarist for Then Jerico
Their hit singles Muscle Deep and The Motive featured on the UK Top 40 chart after their release in 1987.
His former bandmates paid tribute to the musician over Instagram, praising his “creativity, inspiration and musical innovation” in an emotional statement.
It read: “RIP Scott Taylor.
Taylor’s bandmates praised his “musical innovation” in an emotional statement
“I’ve just heard the devastatingly sad news of the passing of (David) Scott Taylor. He’d been gravely ill for the last couple of years and he was hospitalised earlier this year but discharged so I was hoping to see him again, but it wasn’t to be.
“I’m unsure of the exact details (so please don’t ask) but I send my deep sincere condolences & love to his wife Miranda and both of his daughters.”
The band continued: “Scott was a powerhouse of creativity, inspiration and musical innovation and most probably the best guitarist I’ve ever heard.
The group rose to fame in the 80s with hits such as The Motive (Image: No Name)
“We wrote some great songs together and I know I speak for all the old band members when I say he was loved and very respected by us all for his unique talents and amazing abilities.
“He made us laugh and cry for many reasons and I’ll miss him more than I ever had the chance to tell him. Rest in peace my dear ol’ friend. I love ya mate. Thanks for the music. You rocked X.”
Source: Celebrities - dailystar.co.uk
