Then Jerico guitarist Scott Taylor has died of a brain tumour. The musician died last night just weeks after he was discharged from hospital.
Scott’s former bandmates paid tribute to him in a heartfelt statement on Instagram.
The post read: “RIP Scott Taylor.
“I’ve just heard the devastatingly sad news of the passing of (David) Scott Taylor. He’d been gravely ill for the last couple of years and he was hospitalised earlier this year but discharged so I was hoping to see him again, but it wasn’t to be.
“I’m unsure of the exact details (so please don’t ask) but I send my deep sincere condolences & love to his wife Miranda and both of his daughters.”
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One person wrote: “Then Jerico were one of my fav bands in the late 80s. Bl**dy great live so sad to hear about Scott Taylor passing. Ta for the memories.”(sic)
Another fan added: “Heartbroken to hear that Scott Taylor from Then Jerico passed away, yesterday. @THENJERICO Rest in peace.”
Then Jerico included singer Mark Shaw, bassist Jasper Stainthorpe, drummer Steve Wren and Scott on guitar.
They rose to fame with their debut album First (The Sound Of Music).