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Simple Minds and Slik drummer Kenny Hyslop dies aged 73: Scottish star Midge Ure leads the tributes to 'much loved' percussionist as he passes away after struggling with poor health


Simple Minds drummer Kenny Hyslop has passed away aged 76 after struggling with poor health, sources confirmed on Tuesday.

Simple Minds drummer Kenny Hyslop has died aged 76 after struggling with poor health, sources confirmed on Tuesday. The percussionist, a founding member of the Scottish rock band, had been ill for some time prior to his passing. Paying tribute in a social media post on Tuesday afternoon, former Ultravox singer Midge Ure, a close friend, described him as a 'much loved.'

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