Legendary Dire Straits guitarist Jack Sonni has died on the age of 68.
The British rock band made the announcement on Thursday, confirming the unhappy information.
They tweeted: “#JackSonni Relaxation In Peace #DireStraits”.
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“Our beloved Jack has left a void in our coronary heart and soul,” a press release on Fb on the Dire Straits Legacy account reads.
“We are going to miss you a lot. You might be perpetually with us.”
Sonni, who hails from Pennsylvania within the U.S., is finest identified for being “the opposite guitarist” in Dire Straits, becoming a member of the band for 1985 hit album and tour Brothers In Arms.
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Dire Straits Legacy, a band Sonni carried out with, stated he needed to pull out of gigs earlier this week as a consequence of undisclosed ‘well being issues’.
“Expensive followers, sadly, Jack Sonni will be unable to take part in our subsequent gigs due to well being issues,” the submit learn.
“Jack get higher quickly, we’re ready for you! With love, the DSL household.”
Sonni was American and was requested to affix the British rock band Dire Straits in 1984.
They’re identified for hits together with Stroll of Life, Brothers in Arms and You and Your Buddy.