The Legend of Michael Rhodes

Michael Rhodes, an esteemed bassist who has played alongside some of the world’s most successful artists, has sadly passed away aged 69.

 

A representative for Rhodes confirmed his death to Billboard, and shared that he passed away at his home in Nashville, Tennessee, Saturday morning (4 March). No cause of death was given.

Rhodes was inducted into the Musicians Hall Of Fame in 2019 due to his outstanding career – In the early years, Rhodes featured alongside J. J. Cale, Dolly Parton, Lonnie Mack and Hank Williams Jr.

 

He would go on to work alongside Vince Gill, Etta James, Larry Carlton, Elton John, Mark Knopfler, John Fogerty, Dixie Chicks, Brian Wilson and plenty more. Rhodes became bassist for blues giant Joe Bonamassa in 2013, who he performed and recorded with on live and studio albums over eight years, including Different Shades of Blue (2014) and Royal Tea (2020).

 
His family have requested that donations be made to the Music Health Alliance to honour the star, which provides aid to musicians in need of healthcare and support. Rhodes’ family also shared that he listened to John Coltrane before he passed: “He really loved jazz and John Coltrane, all those guys,” Rhodes’ wife said. “It fed him, always.”
Our thoughts are with Michael Rhodes’ family, friends and fans at this difficult time.
 

Thanks to of Guitar.com for the reporting on Michael.

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