Guitarist and Producer Robin George Dead at 68
Guitarist and producer Robin George has passed away at 68 years of age after succumbing to an illness he’d been battling for some time. He was best known for his solo album Dangerous Music, as well as his various collaborations with the likes of Robert Plant, Glenn Hughes, and Phil Lynott.
News of his passing was made available over on social media a couple days ago, with his friends and family released the following statement about George’s passing:
“On Friday 26th April 2024 at 11.45 our beautiful Robin left this world and flew away to the next life where we hope he’s partying with the family, friends and musicians he loved and lost over the years. Robin had been fighting a long illness but by Christmas, it became obvious that he was not long for this world.
“He was devastated when he was no longer able to play his beloved guitars but he continued to write songs, do interviews, make videos and tell his story here on Facebook and through his biography. He desperately wanted his music to live on because music was in his heart and soul. Robin leaves behind his adored wife, four beloved children, two beautiful sisters, nine lovely grandchildren, many dear friends and the animal family that he rescued over the years.
“We are devastated because there will never be another Robin George. LovePower with you always. You’re with your angels now.
“At the time of his passing Robin was finishing off his biography, and one of the last things he was working on was a section for his friends and fans’s memories and pictures to be included, this is now more poignant, please send anything you would like included to [email protected]”
His guitar work in Thin Lizzy helped lay the foundation for the metal riffs we know and love today. Rock lost an icon, and our hearts go out to George’s friends and family as they mourn this loss.
