Rock bassist Tim Bogert, the former bassist of Vanilla Fudge and Cactus, has died. Bogert's former bandmate Carmine Appice confirmed his death in a lengthy tribute post on Facebook Wednesday.
He was 76. "My true friend Tim Bogert died today. He was like a brother to me. He was my friend for over 50 years," Appice wrote.
The drummer called Bogert a "one of a kind bass player," noting he was "masterful at shredding." "He created bass solos that drove audiences to a frenzy every time he played one.
And he played a different solo every night. He was the last of the legendary 60's bass players," Appice said. A cause of death has yet to be revealed, however, Appice suggested Bogert was sick. "Perhaps the only good thing about knowing someone.
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