Spencer Davis (pictured far right) has died aged 81.
The Welsh multi-instrumentalist and driving force behind the Spencer Davis Group passed away yesterday (October 19) while being treated for pneumonia in hospital, his agent Bob Birk told the BBC.
"He was a very good friend. He was a highly ethical, very talented, good-hearted, extremely intelligent, generous man. He will be missed."
Davis formed the band with Steve Winwood, Muff Winwood and Pete York in 1963 before finding success with a string of top ten hits including the Jackie Edwards cover Keep on Running, Gimme Some Lovin' and I'm A Man.
Like the Rolling Stones, the Dave Clark Five, the Kinks and others, the Spencer Davis Group helped popularise the sound of US blues and R&B in the UK.
The musician is survived by his long-time partner June, and three adult children.
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