Dave Allen, bassist of the Gang of Four, died at the age of 69. The news was given by his bandmate, the drummer Hugo Burnham, who revealed how the musician suffered from a dementia principle for a few years.
«He is our friend and brilliant musician Dave Allen died on Saturday morning. He was at home surrounded by his family », he reads in Allen's message. «In recent years Dave has suffered from the principles of dementia, a difficult period for his wife Paddy, his son and his closest friends. Our love and our thoughts go to them ».
«Jon and I went to see him passing a splendid afternoon with him and his family. We spoke and laughed for hours, exchanging important memories of the time spent together. Our lives crossed for half a century. We were really happy to have ace of bass in our lives ».
«We know that Dave would only want to go on stage with us to Portland for our farewell tour in the United States. But now it's impossible. Goodbye dear friend ».
It is with broken yet full hearts that we share the news that dave allen, our old music partner, friend, and brilliant musician, Daed on saturday morning. pic.twitter.com/q5ju3vlzev
– Gang of Four (@Gangof4Onimo) April 6, 2025
