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19-06-2025
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Ricky Ross leads tributes to Deacon Blue star after death
Ricky Ross has shared a heartbreaking tribute following the death of a beloved Deacon Blue member. James Prime tragically passed away on Thursday, June 19, the Scottish pop-rock group announced. In a post on X, the rockers revealed that the 64-year-old, from East Ayrshire, died after a short struggle with cancer. It comes after the group revealed earlier this month that the keyboard player was 'seriously ill and undergoing care' in hospital. READ MORE: Beloved member of Glasgow's Deacon Blue sadly dies Deacon Blue (Image: Supplied) Following the announcement, Deacon Blue's lead singer, Ricky Ross, has paid a touching tribute to his bandmate. He said: "We are brokenhearted. "Can't reply to messages, but we passed on the love so many of you shared." We are broken hearted. Can't reply to messages but we passed on the love so many of you shared. — Ricky Ross (@rickyaross) June 19, 2025 Fellow musician, Ged Grimes, from rock band Simple Minds, also paid tribute to the Deacon Blue legend. He said: "I am so shocked to hear the news of my friend Jim's passing. "Not only was Jim a superb musician, but his wit and huge personality were legendary. "We had so many great times together when I was a member of Deacon Blue, and my heart goes out to Jim's family and all my pals in the band. "Love ya, Jim RIP." Meanwhile, loads of fans have paid tribute to the talented musician on social media following his death. One wrote: "Such a huge loss and so terribly sad. "Thoughts with Jim's family and the wider Deacon Blue family." A second added: "Oh, so terribly sad. So many wonderful records and gigs. Blessed to have seen him only a couple of months ago." Another said: "So sad to hear this news. Such a talented musician and just the loveliest guy too. We'll all miss him." A fourth said: "I am absolutely gutted to read this. I was praying for a recovery where we would see Jim on the keyboard again." READ MORE: Watch as Glasgow band wows fans with incredible cover of Beyonce song READ MORE: Singer of Glasgow band shares adorable pic of wife in touching post Deacon Blue are a well-known Scottish pop-rock band that formed in Glasgow in 1985. Prime helped form the group 40 years ago, alongside Ricky Ross, Lorraine McIntosh, Dougie Vipond, Ewen Vernal, and the late Graeme Kelling. James remained part of the band up until his death on Thursday, June 19, with Ricky, Lorraine, Dougie, Gregor Philp, and Lewis Gordon. The rockers are known for their tunes, including Real Gone Kid, Dignity, Fergus Sings The Blues, Chocolate Girl, and Twist and Shout.
Glasgow Times
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Ricky Ross' tribute after death of Deacon Blue member
James Prime tragically passed away on Thursday, June 19, the Scottish pop-rock group announced. In a post on X, the rockers revealed that the 64-year-old, from East Ayrshire, died after a short struggle with cancer. It comes after the group revealed earlier this month that the keyboard player was 'seriously ill and undergoing care' in hospital. READ MORE: Beloved member of Glasgow's Deacon Blue sadly dies Deacon Blue (Image: Supplied) Following the announcement, Deacon Blue's lead singer, Ricky Ross, has paid a touching tribute to his bandmate. He said: "We are brokenhearted. "Can't reply to messages, but we passed on the love so many of you shared." We are broken hearted. Can't reply to messages but we passed on the love so many of you shared. — Ricky Ross (@rickyaross) June 19, 2025 Fellow musician, Ged Grimes, from rock band Simple Minds, also paid tribute to the Deacon Blue legend. He said: "I am so shocked to hear the news of my friend Jim's passing. "Not only was Jim a superb musician, but his wit and huge personality were legendary. "We had so many great times together when I was a member of Deacon Blue, and my heart goes out to Jim's family and all my pals in the band. "Love ya, Jim RIP." Meanwhile, loads of fans have paid tribute to the talented musician on social media following his death. One wrote: "Such a huge loss and so terribly sad. "Thoughts with Jim's family and the wider Deacon Blue family." A second added: "Oh, so terribly sad. So many wonderful records and gigs. Blessed to have seen him only a couple of months ago." Another said: "So sad to hear this news. Such a talented musician and just the loveliest guy too. We'll all miss him." A fourth said: "I am absolutely gutted to read this. I was praying for a recovery where we would see Jim on the keyboard again." READ MORE: Watch as Glasgow band wows fans with incredible cover of Beyonce song READ MORE: Singer of Glasgow band shares adorable pic of wife in touching post Deacon Blue are a well-known Scottish pop-rock band that formed in Glasgow in 1985. Prime helped form the group 40 years ago, alongside Ricky Ross, Lorraine McIntosh, Dougie Vipond, Ewen Vernal, and the late Graeme Kelling. James remained part of the band up until his death on Thursday, June 19, with Ricky, Lorraine, Dougie, Gregor Philp, and Lewis Gordon. The rockers are known for their tunes, including Real Gone Kid, Dignity, Fergus Sings The Blues, Chocolate Girl, and Twist and Shout.
Glasgow Times
19-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
Beloved member of Glasgow's Deacon Blue sadly died
The band announced that James Prime passed away this morning (Thursday, June 19). In a post on social media, the much-loved band revealed that the 64-year-old, from East Ayrshire, tragically died after a short struggle with cancer. James Prime (Image: X) It comes after the group revealed earlier this month that the keyboard player was 'seriously ill and undergoing care' in hospital. READ MORE: Watch as Glasgow band wows fans with incredible cover of Beyonce song Dear friends, We announce with great sadness that our brother James Prime passed away this morning after a short struggle with cancer. Thank you so much for the messages of support that you shared over the last two weeks, they meant so much to Jim, his family & us. With love, DBx — Deacon Blue (@deaconbluemusic) June 19, 2025 In a statement on X, they said: "Dear friends, we announce with great sadness that our brother James Prime passed away this morning after a short struggle with cancer. "Thank you so much for the messages of support that you shared over the last two weeks, they meant so much to Jim, his family & us. "With love, DBx." Deacon Blue are a well-known Scottish pop-rock band that formed in Glasgow in 1985. READ MORE: Singer of Glasgow band shares adorable pic of wife in touching post Prime helped form the group 40 years ago, alongside Ricky Ross, Lorraine McIntosh, Dougie Vipond, Ewen Vernal, and the late Graeme Kelling. James remained part of the band up until his death on Thursday, June 19, with Ricky, Lorraine, Dougie, Gregor Philp, and Lewis Gordon. The rockers are known for their tunes, including Real Gone Kid, Dignity, Fergus Sings The Blues, Chocolate Girl, and Twist and Shout. This is a breaking news story, more as we have it...
