Written by Pentangle drummer Terry Cox, who also drummed on David Bowie‘s Space Oddity single, has died, aged 89, the band have confirmed.
In a short statement on their social media pages, Pentangle said, “Terry Cox R.I.P. One of Pentangle’s five points of light – a drummer of rare instinct and imagination. Alongside Danny Thompson, he formed a rhythm section that redefined the boundaries of folk, jazz, and beyond. Our love and condolences go out to his family, friends, and all who knew him.”
Cox’s passing sees singer Jacqui McShee as the remaining band member from the classic line-up that recorded the band’s first six studio albums from 1968’s The Penangle through to 1976’s Solomon’s Seal. Guitarist Bert Jansch died in 2011, followed by fellow guitarist John Renbourn in 2015. Bassist Danny Thompson passed away last year.
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Cox featured in the band’s 80s reunion, playing in a wheelchair at early shows having broken his leg in an accident, and he featured on the first two of three 80s albums, 1985’s Open The Door and 1986’s In The Round. He was also part of the reunion of the celebrated line-up in both 2008 and 2011.
Away from Pentangle, Cox also worked with Elton John, Alexis Korner, Mike Batt, Scott Walker, Rupert Hine, Long John Baldry, Rick Springfield, Charles Aznavour and more. In the early 70s he had a songwriting partnership with Lysneyt de Paul and The Alan Parsons Project‘s Lenny Zakatek, which resulted in two singles, under the Zakatek banner.
