R.I.P. Henry McCullough (guitarist for Wings, Spooky Tooth, Joe Cocker's Grease Band)

[Miles Archer]

Henry McCullough, who played guitar on some of Wings‘ earliest records, has died. The Irish guitarist, who also played with some of rock’s biggest names, was 72.

In addition to his work with Paul McCartney‘s post-Beatles group, McCullough was also a member of Spooky Tooth, Joe Cocker‘s Grease Band and the traditional Irish folk group Sweeney’s Men.

But he was probably best known for being tapped by McCartney to play guitar on Wings’ second album, 1973’s Red Rose Speedway, as well as a handful of singles from the era, including “Hi, Hi, Hi” and “Live and Let Die.” He also performed the celebrated solo on the No. 1 hit “My Love.”

McCullough got his start in local Northern Ireland bands while in his teens. He later joined Éire Apparent, a group managed the Animals‘ Chas Chandler, who also spearheaded Jimi Hendrix‘s career at the same time. The association led to shows with Hendrix, the Move and Pink Floyd.

http://ultimateclassicrock.com/henry-mccullough-dies/

[denbot]

1. Spooky Tooth did a GREAT cover of the Beatles I am the Walrus

R.I.P.

[Miles Archer]

2. Indeed they did.

Mike Harrison - Vocals
Luther Grosvenor - Guitar
Henry McCullough - Guitar
Chris Stainton - Bass Guitar, Piano, Organ, Guitar
Alan Spenner - Bass Guitar
Mike Kellie - Drums

[shenmue]

3. ...

[clarice]

4. Yes...RIP... a terrific player. nt