MIKE GROSE, QUEEN’s first Bassist Dies

11 March 2019

Mike Grose, who played bass in the first version of QUEEN, has died. As of press time, neither the cause of death nor his age are known.

Brian May broke the news on social media. "Yes — not a jolly time for us," he wrote on Instagram. "Mike Grose was Queen’s first bass player. Around 1970, Roger [Taylor] invited him to come up to London from Cornwall to rehearse with us, putting those first songs together. He was a powerful figure, with powerful gear ! His sound was massive and monolithic ! In the end the liaison didn’t work out, but we owe Mike gratitude for helping us take those first steps. RIP Mike. Bri"

May gave other details on Facebook, saying that Grose played three shows with the band between June 27 and July 25. He added a quote from Taylor. "So sad to hear about my old friend Mike Grose, who I first heard in a band called the Individuals, when we were both still at school," the drummer wrote. "He always sounded huge. RIP."

Source: ultimateclassicrock.com

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