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15/06/2016
NI Rock Guitarist Henry McCullough Dies
NI rock guitarist Henry McCullough has died, aged 72.
Mr McCullough, who grew up in Co L'Derry, recorded with a number of musicians including Sir Paul McCartney.
On his website, Paul McCartney wrote: "I was very sad to hear that Henry McCullough, our great Wings guitarist, passed away today. He was a pleasure to work with, a super-talented musician with a lovely sense of humour. The solo he played on 'My Love' was a classic that he made up on the spot in front of a live orchestra. Our deepest sympathies from my family to his."
(CD/LM)
Mr McCullough, who grew up in Co L'Derry, recorded with a number of musicians including Sir Paul McCartney.
On his website, Paul McCartney wrote: "I was very sad to hear that Henry McCullough, our great Wings guitarist, passed away today. He was a pleasure to work with, a super-talented musician with a lovely sense of humour. The solo he played on 'My Love' was a classic that he made up on the spot in front of a live orchestra. Our deepest sympathies from my family to his."
(CD/LM)
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