Sad news coming in this morning. Journey co-founding member and first rhythm guitarist George Tickner has died at the age of 76.
Journey co-founding member and original rhythm guitarist George Tickner has died at the age of 76.
The news was confirmed by Journey guitarist and sole member Neal Schon on Facebook, as he wrote: ‘Journey Junkies, I have some very sad news. George Tickner, Journey’s original rhythm guitarist and songwriting contributor on their first three albums, has passed away. He was 76 years old. ‘Godspeed, George… thank you for the music. We will be paying tribute to you on this page indefinitely.
He continued: ‘Our condolences to his family and friends, and to all past and present band members. So heartbreaking.. I think we need to do a group hug, JJ’s!’They were formed in San Francisco in 1973, and Tickner was a major contributor and the original bass guitarist for the band. From left to right, Gregg Rolie, Ross Valory, Neal Schon, George Tickner, and Aynsley Dunbar are pictured in a Journey group shot Prior to joining Journey, Tickner was a member of psychedelic rock band Frumious Bandersnatch, along with fellow Journey founder Ross Valory.
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