Rick Laird
Richard Quentin Laird (5 February 1941 – 4 July 2021) was an Irish musician, photographer, teacher, and author. He was best known as the bassist and founding member of the jazz fusion band Mahavishnu Orchestra. He performed for them from 1971 to 1973.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Richard Quentin Laird |
| Born | 5 February 1941 Dublin, Ireland |
| Died | 4 July 2021 (aged 80) |
| Genres | Jazz fusion |
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| Years active | 1962–2021 |
| Associated acts | Brian Auger John McLaughlin |
In early 2021, Laird's daughter announced that he had entered hospice care. Laird died on 4 July, at the age of 80.[1]
Rick Laird Media
Laird as part of the band Mahavishnu Orchestra in an advertisement in 1973. From left to right: Jerry Goodman, Jan Hammer, John McLaughlin, Billy Cobham, Rick Laird
References
- ↑ Hopkins, Scott (5 July 2021). "Rick Laird, Bassist for Mahavishnu Orchestra, Dead at 80". Music Fest News. Archived from the original on 29 October 2021. Retrieved 5 July 2021.
Other websites
- Rick Laird on IMDb