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Daily Mail
06-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Aussie rock icons Hoodoo Gurus struck by a third tragedy in less than a month as founding drummer James Baker dies at age 71 following terminal cancer diagnosis
Aussie rock icons Hoodoo Gurus has lost another member. The ARIA Hall of Fame recipients confirmed on Tuesday that their original drummer James Baker has died aged 71. Baker's death came one year after he was diagnosed with terminal liver cancer. He joined the legendary rockers in 1981 and performed on their first album, Stoneage Romeos. The Perth-born musician co-wrote the band's very first single Leilani and also performed on their 1983 hit song My Girl. He left the band in 1984 and performed in several other iconic Australian bands throughout his career, including Beasts of Bourbon and The Scientists. Hoodoo Gurus shared a photo of Baker energetically playing the drums on stage to mark his passing. In 2006, in recognition of his long service to the music industry Baker was inducted into the Western Australian Hall of Fame. The musician was diagnosed with terminal cancer last year and was told he only had months to live, reported The West in August. He told the publication that he struggled with not being able to perform musically as his condition worsened. 'I get very tired. I can still play drums but if I had to stand up, I wouldn't be able to. I could probably play three songs, then I have to sit down,' Baker said. He is survived by his wife of ten years, Catherine Podger, and two daughters from a previous relationship. Baker's death came just weeks after the tragic passing of Hoodoo Gurus' original guitarist Kimble Rendall on April 20. 'RIP Kimble. Very sad news,' the band wrote on social media alongside a throwback picture of him playing the guitar in a studio. Baker's death follows the tragic passing of Hoodoo Gurus' original guitarist Kimble Rendall (left) and their former manager former manager Dominic 'Mick' Mazzone (right) 'Two losses we have had in the Gurus family this past week. We're still reeling from the shock.' The Sydney-born musician was the band's original guitarist in 1981 - 1982 and played on their breakout song Leilani, but left just as they were rising to fame in order to become a filmmaker. He went on to make movies such as the 2000 horror movie Cut, starring Kylie Minogue and Molly Ringwald. Rendall's own death was just days after the band's former manager Dominic 'Mick' Mazzone died after battling an illness. The band took to social media in April to remember the industry veteran as a 'dear friend'. 'We in the Hoodoo Gurus are utterly devastated at the sudden loss of our dear friend, Mick (Dominic) Mazzone,' they wrote in a statement. 'It is impossible to convey the shock and grief we are feeling right now. We have already shed many tears, and there will be many more to come. 'Our loss is nothing compared to the one that has been dealt to Mick's close family and friends and, in particular, to his beloved kids, Frank, Antonia and Alex.'
Yahoo
08-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
ARIA Hall of Fame Inductee Brian Cadd Recovering Following ‘Haemorrhagic Stroke'
Brian Cadd, prolific Australian musician and inductee into the ARIA Hall of Fame, is currently showing 'early, encouraging signs' of recovery after suffering a 'haemorrhagic stroke' last week. News of Cadd's condition was shared on the afternoon of Tuesday, April 8 (Australian time), with a statement from his family revealing his current health status. 'At the end of last week, our dear Brian suffered a haemorrhagic stroke whilst at home on the Gold Coast,' the statement began. More from Billboard Blink-182's Mark Hoppus Says He Once Went on an 'Awful' Date With Melissa Joan Hart Shakira Announces Four More Shows in Mexico, Extending Record to 26 Alan Jackson Dances With His Wife Denise During Two Step Inn Festival Performance 'Fortunately, he received medical attention quickly and he is currently under the care of the Gold Coast University Hospital. He is stable and his medical team is monitoring his progress and while it will likely be a long road ahead, he is showing early, encouraging signs. 'We'd like to thank the wonderful team looking after him at the Hospital and for everyone's well wishes,' the statement concluded. 'We will keep everyone updated as his condition improves but we kindly request privacy at this critical time.' 78-year-old Cadd was born in Perth, the capital of Western Australia, in 1946, before frequent moves saw him settle in Melbourne, where he became involved with the city's jazz music scene in the '60s. Cadd would join The Groop in 1964, which achieved constant chart success across their initial five-year run. In 1969, Cadd and bandmate Don Mudie would co-found Axiom, which featured future Little River Band frontman Glenn Shorrock as well. Axiom would later relocate to the U.S. in 1971, though would split at the end of the year. Cadd released his debut self-titled solo album in 1972, before launching the Bootleg Family Band the following year. The band would last until 1978, achieving chart success with their cover of Loggins and Messina's 'Your Mama Don't Dance' in 1973. Cadd continued his solo career throughout the '70s, signing to Capitol Records and working on records in Los Angeles, with his work ultimately being covers by names such as Bonnie Tyler, the Charlie Daniels Band, and the Pointer Sisters. In 1991, Cadd also joined the Flying Burrito Brothers, performing with them for two years. In 2007, Cadd was inducted into both the ARIA Hall of Fame and the Australian Songwriter's Hall of Fame, and in 2018, he was made a Member of the Order of Australia. His most recent album, 2024's Dream Train, peaked at No. 40 on the ARIA charts. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
