Band release statement on social media, describing Fean as ‘the sweetest man in rock and roll’
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Johnny Fean , with Horslips bandmates Charles O Connor, Eamon Carr, Barry Devlin, and Jim Lockhart in 2009. File photograph: Alan BetsonJohnny Fean, long-time guitarist with Irish Celtic rock band Horslips, has died aged 71.“Horslips are deeply saddened to announce the passing of band member Johnny Fean, who died this morning at his home in Shannon,” the band said.
“For well over 50 years Johnny was our best friend, our creative collaborator, our guitar hero. Johnny wasn’t only one of the greatest guitar players ever, he was also the sweetest man in rock and roll.”
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