Robert ‘Throb’ Young Of Primal Scream Dead At 49
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Robert ‘Throb’ Young Of Primal Scream Dead At 49

by Paul Cashmere on September 12, 2014

in News

Robert ‘Throb’ Young has been found dead in his apartment at age 49. Young died on September 9.

Sussex Police have confirmed that the death was “not suspicious”.

Robert ‘Throb’ Young was an early member of Primal Scream with Bobby Gillespie who he met at Kings Park Secondary School as students. In 1984 they formed Primal Scream. Young was the original bass player and later switched to guitar.

Young left the band in 2006 due to personal issues.

Robert ‘Throb’ Young leaves behind two sons Brandon and Miles, his current wife Rachel and former partner Jane.

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