It's with much sadness for me to report that the original drummer for Squeeze, who also worked often with former Squeeze member Jools Holland on many projects, Gilson Lavis has passed away at the age of 74.
I had the honor of spending time with him and the band on a few occasions, including the one in the photo here. Gilson is in the back, black jacket, white shirt.
According to faroutmagazine.co.uk: "His death has been announced by Holland, who was formerly his bandmate in Squeeze. The musician and presenter shared on social media, I’m very sad to report that Gilson Lavis, my dear friend and long-standing drummer, passed away at his home in Lincolnshire last night.”
His contributions to the music world will keep him in our memories..