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DAVE Allen, the bassist for British post-punk band Gang of 4, has actually passed away at 69 after a fight with dementia.

His previous bandmates shared the unfortunate news with fans, informing them Dave died in the house on Saturday.

Black and white photo of Dave Allen of Gang Of Four performing on stage.

Fellow Gang of 4 members Jon King and Hugo Burnham composed on Instagram: “It is with damaged yet complete hearts that we share the news that Dave Allen, our old music partner, pal, and dazzling artist, passed away on Saturday early morning.

” He was at home with his household. Dave had actually sustained the early-onset of blended dementia for some years which has actually been a heartbreaking time for his better half Paddy, his kids, and buddies.

” Our love and ideas are with them.”

Gang of 4 formed in Leeds in 1976 – with Dave changing the initial bassist not long after their conception.

They amazed critics with their launching album, Home entertainment!, when it struck racks in 1979.

The LP is thought about to be a significant impact on bands such as Nirvana and rapid eye movement.

Their greatest hit in the UK was At Home He’s a Traveler, which reached number 58 in the charts.

Dave then left the band in 1981 to co-found another attire, Shriekback, however returned in between 2004 and 2008.

He likewise carried out at numerous times with Elastic Purejoy, Low Pop Suicide, King Swamp and Faux Scam.

Another Gang of 4 member, guitar player Andy Gill, passed away of numerous organ failure and pneumonia in 2020.

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The declaration from the making it through band members continued: “Jon and I [Hugo] visited him and invested a charming afternoon with him and the household.

” We talked and chuckled for hours, sharing abundant and brilliant memories of great times together. Experiences, professions in music, raising households, our interwoven life expectancy half a century.

” We have actually been so really fortunate to have had the Ace of Bass in our lives. We understand that Dave would have desired absolutely nothing more than to step onstage with us once again in Portland on our goodbye United States trip. However it’s now a bridge too far.”

They signed off with: “Bye-bye, Old Buddy.”

Gutted fans shared their acknowledgements below the touching post.

One composed: “Gorgeous homage and sending out love and acknowledgements.”

Another Said: “Outright legend. Allen set a few of the most renowned, unforgettable, and cool basslines in post-punk history. Really unfortunate loss. May he rest in peace.”