Fallece Angelo Bruschini, quien fuera guitarrista de Massive Attack

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Angelo Bruschini, former guitarist of Massive Attack, dies

Angelo Bruschini, former guitarist of Massive Attack, dies

Who was a guitarist for years Mass Attack, Angelo Bruschinihas died at the age of 62 due to lung cancer that he had been fighting for months.

The news has been shared Mass Attack through their social networks. The publication was accompanied by the following text: “We are devastated. We are very fortunate to have shared a lifetime. What a brilliant and eccentric talent. It is impossible to quantify your contribution. Rest in peace, Angelo.”

The guitarist from Bristol had been fighting his illness since at least July, when his situation was made public. From the first moment, Bruschini He was transparent about the severity of his condition. “The specialists at the hospital have already told me ‘good luck’ twice, so I think I’m screwed.”

Angelo Bruschini He went through several bands like The Numbers, Rimshots either The Blue Aeroplanes before joining Mass Attack in the nineties. Together with them she helped define the band’s trip-hop style and participated in two of the most important albums of the genre: “Mezzanine” (98) and “100th Window” (03). Her participation in studio with the British was reduced since then, but she always participated in the tours of Mass Attack. In fact, in the photograph we can see him performing with the group and with Horace Andy with his leg in a cast.

Many friends and collaborators of Bruschini They wanted to share their condolences through social networks, including their former bands. The Blue Airplanes and Bristol Model Car Club. Other artists like the folk singer-songwriter Caroline Trettine They have also shared messages of mourning.

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