STONE PONEYS STAR EDWARDS DIES
STONE PONEYS star KENNY EDWARDS has died at the age of 64.
The country musician passed away on Wednesday (18Aug10) just weeks afte r he was hospitalised in Denver, Colorado.
The guitarist/singer, who battled cancer and a blood disorder in recent years, collapsed while on tour with his long time collaborator Karla Bon off and was air-lifted to a hospital near his home in Santa Barbara, Cali fornia prior to his death, according to the Los Angeles Times.
Edwards shot to fame after founding the Stone Poneys in the 1960s, the group which launched Linda Ronstadt’s career, but the band disbanded shor tly after the release of its breakthrough hit, Different Drum.
He went on to form the folk-rock band Bryndle with Bonoff and later wor ked as a singer/songwriter and guitarist for numerous acts including Stev ie Nicks and Don Henley, before releasing his debut solo album in 2002.
Ronstadt has paid tribute to her former bandmate, crediting him with in spiring her own successful career.
She says, "He was always a beacon to me. He introduced me to so much st uff, and his opinion always counted a lot to me." Edwards is survived by his mother.
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