Tributes paid after Rachel Stamp and Sham 69 drummer Robin Guy dies: “A tremendously talented drummer and a lovely bloke”
nme.comFaith No More, Violent New Breed and Ragdolls throughout his career, as well as taking part in many drum masterclasses and teaching at Brighton Institute of Modern Music.News of his death was announced earlier today (September 13) by music journalist and member of punk legends Goldblade and The Membranes, John Robb.Writing on Louder Than War, he shared: We are sorry to hear of the passing of Robin Guy.
Robin was an extraordinary drummer whose power and finesse made him one of the most in demand players on the scene. He first came into our view playing for underrated but influential band Rachel Stamp adding his unique power and dynamics to their enthralling glam punk indie sleaze.”The post continued, recalling his work with All About Eve, as well as the “the respect he was held in on the scene.”“More important than any of this was that he was a wonderful human being and always a pleasure to bump into at festivals where his whirlwind energy and upbeat demeanour was the same on and off stage,” Robb continued. “He fought his cancer with this same attitude and continued to play as much as he could and defiance and openness about his condition was inspirational.
Godspeed brother.”Following the news of his passing, many others have taken to social media to pay their respects to the drummer and share sympathy for his family and friends.“Awful news that Robin Guy of Rachel Stamp (and Sham ’69 and countless others) has died.
One of those super-energetic, all-action drummers who makes every gig 20 per cent more watchable,” wrote music critic Simon Price. “Just a brilliant bloke who left you feeling better about life every time you ran into him.
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