Died On This Date (November 11, 1990) Tony Duhig / Jade Warrior
themusicsover Tony Duhig
September 18, 1941 – November 11, 1990
Tony Duhig was the founding guitarist for British progressive rock band, Jade Warrior. Formed in 1970, the band built a loyal but small following due to its unique sound. Although they started out with a vocalist, they eventually signed to Island Records (thanks in part to fan, Steve Winwood) as an instrumental duo, with Duhig staying on. Over their run with Island during the ’70s, they released four albums that found them expanding their with string quartets and choirs. During the ’80s, Duhig left the Jade Warrior to open a recording studio. He was about to rejoin the group when he died of a heart attack on November 11, 1990.
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