KING Crimson singer and bassist Gordon Haskell - who was once narrowly beaten to Christmas number one by Robbie Williams - has died aged 74.
Crooner Gordon Haskell found himself at the heart of a chart showdown in 2001 with his love song How Wonderful You Are. The tune was championed by Radio 2 DJs Johnnie Walker, Colin Martin and Ken Bruce and flew up the charts over the festive period.
It was eventually pipped at the post by Williams' cover of Something Stupid recorded with Nicole Kidman. Tributes have been pouring in from fans of the singer, who also had a stint in 70s prog rock band King Crimson.
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