Boomtown Rats star Garry Roberts dies aged 72
Boomtown Rats star Garry Roberts has died at the age of 72. The guitarist passed away on Wednesday morning (09.11.22), with the band describing him as an "old friend and great guitarist". In a statement posted on Facebook, the band said: "It is with a very heavy heart that the members of Boomtown Rats announce the death this morning of Garry Roberts." The guitarist helped to form the band in the 1970s, and the remaining members - which includes Bob Geldof, bassist Pete Briquette and drummer Simon Crowe - have all extended their "deepest sympathy to his family and friends". Their statement cont...