Re: R.I.P. Ricky Gardiner

Guitarist on Low and Lust For Life.

Damn! I have just been in a "Low" phase and was contemplating a "Lust For Life" phase next. Was thinking of how Gardiner was a Bowie guitarist who lived in the margins. Usually Bowie Guitarists get high profiles as a result of their service but I can't say that happened with Gardiner. The bulk of his work was with Beggars Opera before Bowie/Pop then afterward…not much of anything! His website said he was suffering from Parkinson's for the last 12 years. That's sad.

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Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/17/2022 06:13AM by Post-Punk Monk.

> Usually Bowie Guitarists get high profiles as a result of their service but I can't say that happened with Gardiner.

I recall an article commenting that Gardiner was invited back to the studio for the recording of Heroes, but found that invitation rescinded when he asked for more money.

Rest in peace, Ricky, and thanks.

I'm saddened to learn of his death. R.I.P.