Ronnie King, bassist for The Stampeders has died at 76.
The legendary Canadian rock band announced their co-founder’s sudden death in a Calgary hospital on their Facebook page Tuesday.
Throughout the 1970s, they released classic hit songs such as “Sweet City Woman,” ” Carry Me” and “Devil You.”
Their post went on to say The Stampeders’ upcoming tour will continue as a tribute to King.
The Juno-award-winning group added that “The show must go on… Ronnie wouldn’t have it any other way.”
Ronnie King has died.
Born in 1947, King began his career with The Stampeders in the 1960s as the band's bassist.
The band had a huge amount of success in the 1970s and Ronnie was highly respected by many musicians throughout his career. pic.twitter.com/ZNXdMq9tZ4— Craig Baird – Canadian History Ehx (@CraigBaird) March 5, 2024
