Sad news as legendary bassist Darryl Hunt of Celtic Rock/Punk band The Pogues, has died. He was 72. No cause of death has been revealed at this time. The band’s official page broke the news on social media “We are saddened beyond words. Our Darryl passed away yesterday afternoon in London.” In addition, his former bandmates and friends Shane MacGowan and Spider Stacey, many peers and fans also commented on their loss. Hunt was an integral members of the band from 1986 through 1996 until their break up. RIP.
I am very very sorry that Darryl has passed on, he was a really nice guy and a great friend and a great bass player. We will all miss him. May he have a happy state of eternal bliss and bless his family and friends love ❤️ Shane @poguesofficial pic.twitter.com/Hnzh98GpJa
— Shane MacGowan (@ShaneMacGowan) August 9, 2022
This is wretched. See you around the way, Daz. ‘It’s in the fridge’ #TrickyTrees https://t.co/O3wAbBAkI9
— Spider Stacy (@spiderstacy) August 9, 2022