Flying Burrito Brother Chris Ethridge Dies Aged 65
Tuesday, 24 April 2012
Written by Elliott Batte
The Flying Burrito Brothers bassist Chris Ethridge has sadly passed away aged 65, according to a tweet from friend and bandmate Willie Nelson.
Ethridge was a founding member of the legendary country rockers and played with them on and off for a number of years through the 60s and 70s, while also performing in Willie Nelson's Willie Nelson Family Band and playing bass for a number of musicians throughout his career.
Nelson informed fans via his Twitter, writing: “WN&F are sad to hear of the passing of Family member & friend Chris Ethridge he was a talented musician & we were honored to call him Family.”
The star's passing was apparently not much of a surprise, with Booker T Jones recently tweeting: “Just talked to Chris Ethridge, (Burritos, Willie Nelson), hospitalized in Meridian, MS - send love and hope - doctors say he will pass soon.” The cause of his death is currently unknown.
Our best wishes go out to his family and friends – RIP.
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