Chas Newby, who previously played bass guitar for The Beatles during their early days, has died aged 81.The 81-year-old was a member of John Lennon's first band The Quarryman following his short stint with The Beatles and is thought to have died early on Tuesday morning.
The cause of death is not yet known reports the Mirror.Tributes for the late musician have flooded in online as fans paid respects to the Beatles left-hand bassist."It's with great sadness to hear about the passing of Chas Newby," Cavern Club Liverpool, where The Beatles started their career, wrote on Facebook."Chas stepped in for The Beatles for a few dates when Stuart Sutcliffe stayed in Hamburg and latterly he played for The Quarrymen."Interestingly, he was also the first left-handed bass guitarist in The Beatles.
RIP Chas Newby thoughts and well wishes from everybody at The Cavern Club."Chas, the brother of the former drummer of The Beatles, Pete Best, confirmed the news on Facebook.Roag Best wrote: "Both Pete and I and the whole Best family absolutely devasted to hear the very sad news with regards to one of the families closest friends Chas Newby passing last night."Many of you will know him for playing bass guitar for both The Beatles and The Quarrymen, but to us he was laid back Chas with the big smile.
We’ll truly miss him. Forever in our thoughts. God bless you Chas."A Beatles historian also paid tribute and said: "Absolutely gutted to learn from Roag Best that Chas Newby, the Beatles' first left handed bass player, and friend of the Best family for nearly 70 years has passed away."A lovely man, always generous with his time.
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