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Elton John Finds Replacement Bassist

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

After the death in mid-August of Bob Birch, the long-time bass player for the Elton John Band, a search was started for a replacement.

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Bob Birch, Photo Ros O'Gorman

Elton John Pays Tribute To His Bass Player Bob Birch

by Paul Cashmere

Sir Elton John has made an announcement following the death of his bass player Bob Birch this week.

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Bob Birch, Photo Ros O'Gorman

Elton John Bassist Bob Birch Takes Own Life

by Roger Wink, VVN Music

Bob (Robert Wayne) Birch, who has been the bass player for Elton John’s band, is dead from an apparent suicide.

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