Gary Thain: key obituary facts
Is Gary Thain dead? Yes. Gary Thain died on May 15, 1948, at age 27.
Cause of death: Gary Thain's cause of death has not been publicly confirmed.
What was Gary Thain known for?
He was known as Best known for his work with British band, Uriah Heep. Was part of the rock trio The New Nadir, and with the drummer Peter Dawkins, he travelled from New Zealand to London, and once jammed with Jimi Hendrix before the trio split in 1969.
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Best known for his work with British band, Uriah Heep. Was part of the rock trio The New Nadir, and with the drummer Peter Dawkins, he travelled from New Zealand to London, and once jammed with Jimi Hendrix before the trio split in 1969
Died on Saturday May 15th 1948