Billy Rath, the legendary bassist from the Heartbreakers has died. The Johnny Thunders fronted band, who released LAMF- an album which is considered one of the greatest rock n roll records of all time by experts of the from were everything you wanted from R’n'R.

They had the swagger, the bad attitude, the clothes, the shaggy hair, the moves, the shoes and ultimately the songs and the delivery to make a great album. Billy was a key part of the band in every way possible fitting into the street gang chic of the group perfectly.

The drugs and booze reputation of the band burned him out but in recent years he had cleaned up his act and sorted his life out so his death comes as a shock.





Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2014-08-17 17:51 by steffiestones.

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steffiestones
LAMF- an album which is considered one of the greatest rock n roll records of all time by experts of the from were everything you wanted from R’n'R.

This is one of the best records I've ever heard. RIP, Billy.

I guess that just leaves Walter Lure

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letitloose
I guess that just leaves Walter Lure

Right!

R.I.P....."Baby I Was Born To Lose"

RIP and thanks Billy.

What a great band Billy was in. Sloppy but right on. Funky but chic. Saw them back in 77 at the Music Machine supported by Siouxsie & The Banshees and it was a great show. RIP Billy. You walked it like you talked it.

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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 2014-08-17 21:21 by Silver Dagger.