A founding member of the legendary Aussie rock band The Masters Apprentices has died following a lengthy cancer battle. Gavin Webb, the band’s bass player, died aged 77 on Tuesday afternoon after six years fighting cancer, the band confirmed in a statement. “It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved bassist and founding member of ARIA Hall of Fame inducted band The Masters Apprentices, Gavin Webb,” the Facebook post said.
Journalism for the curious Australian across politics, business, culture and opinion. “After being in remission for a few years, Gavin passed away from a six-year battle with cancer in the Royal Adelaide Hospital on Tuesday afternoon 16th April 2024.” “Even though Gavin was softly spoken, what few words he did say, he would always make count,” it wrote.
“Gavin’s band dossier from 1966 says his personal ambition is to ‘be a good musician’, a humble dream he would go on to transcend. “Gavin leaves behind an incredible musical legacy which will live forever in Australia’s music history. “Gavin entered our lives 60 years ago.
He joined our band as a bassist and, from that moment, became a member of our family, our brother. “We will greatly miss our Gavin and treasure the lifelong bond we will share forever — from Mustangs to Masters. “Our love eternally ‘Spider’.
“Mick Bower, Brian Vaughton and Rick Morrison — The Masters Apprentices.” The Masters Apprentices is best known for hits includin.
