Died On This Date (April 3, 2013) Chris Bailey / Bassist For The Angels (Angel City)
themusicsover Chris Bailey
1950 – April 3, 2013
Chris Bailey was the longtime bassist for legendary Australian pub-rock band, the Angels. Also known as Angel City so as to not be confused with Angel outside of Australia, the Angels formed in 1974, with Bailey coming on board when original bassist, Doc Neeson moved over to lead vocals in 1977. Often compared to as well as helped along by AC/DC, the Angels went on to release a string of hits at home and abroad. They are said to have been an influence on Guns N’ Roses, Great White, and many of the Seattle grunge bands. Bailey was part of the band throughout their peak years of the late ’70s and early ’80s. He can be heard on their two biggest releases, Face To Face and No Exit. Bailey left the group in 1982 and went on to play in other bands before returning in 1982. He continued on and off with them until his final days. Chris Bailey lost a long battle with throat cancer on April 3, 2013. He was 62.
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Roy Cox was the co-founder and bassist for Texas psychedelic rock band, Bubble Puppy. Formed by Cox and Rod Prince in San Antonio in 1967, the band had a #14 hit with “Hot Smoke And Sassafras.” The band’s lived debut came later that year when they opened for the Who in San Antonio. Signed to International Artists, the band released “Hot Smoke And Sassafras” in 1969 which was followed by their album debut, A Gathering Of Promises. The band parted ways with International Artists and moved to Los Angeles in 1970. Contractually, they could no longer use the name Bubble Puppy, so they rechristened themselves Damian and released a self-titled album the following year. The band split up in 1972 due to financial problems. Bubble Puppy reunited and recorded their long-awaited second album in 1987 and continued on and off for the next two decades. All original members reformed to play at the Austin Music Awards in 2011 as well as for a handful of later special dates. During his gaps with Bubble Puppy, Cox found time to form the Blues Knights, who released two CDs in 1999 and 2001. He later formed the NYC Outlaws while living in New York. Roy Cox was 64 when he passed away on April 2, 2013.