He shared the stage with Johnny for almost a quarter of a century. British guitarist Robin Le Mesurier died at the age of 68 from cancer.
A sad news shared on the networks by the drummer Geoff Dugmore and the harmonica player Greg Zlap, having also evolved alongside the Taulier, to which also joined the son of John Lennon, Julian, reports the Parisian who had yet interviewed at the end of November in Los Angeles. Faithful sidekick and guitarist of Johnny, since 1994 and the album “Rough Town”, the two men worked together until 2017, forging an almost brotherly friendship.
A deep and unwavering bond born from “their first meeting”, the guitarist recently reported on a daily basis. A relationship that will have known no misunderstanding he continued. “In 23 years of collaboration, we have never had a single disagreement. He was an extraordinary man and friend ”. Two inseparable who have toured together, making Robin Le Mesurier, the artist who has played the most with Johnny.
A guitarist acclaimed by Rod Stewart
Born in London in 1953, Robin Le Menuisier left school at 16 to devote himself to music. Faithful artist acclaimed by the best, Robin le Mesurier also accompanied Rod Stewart from 1980 to 1986, participating in four of his albums as well as on his tours. He had been battling cancer lately, which he had not made public.
His disappearance shocked his friends. While Rod Stewart hailed a “rock’n’roll soul”, Julian Lennon explained on Instagram that he was “heartbroken”. Harmonicist Greg Zlap prefers to remember his friend on stage recalling a “born to be wild” guitarist. “I will always remember you like that my friend Robin” shared the latter.
An artist also greeted by many anonymous on Twitter. “Rock’n’roll loses one of its best guitarists”, “How sad, you gave us so much”, “Another talent that disappears”, “The talent and charisma of this great musician will remain unforgettable memories »Could be read among other tributes, on the network to the blue bird.