How Did Rick Anderson Die? Rick Anderson Cause Of Death, the co-founding bassist of ‘The Tubes’
Rick Anderson, the co-founding bassist of the Tubes who spent 50 years with the group and contributed to the songs “Talk to Ya Later,” “White Punks on Dope,” and “She’s a Beauty,” has passed away. He was 75.
Anderson passed away on December 15 according to a statement from the band, but no cause or more information was provided. The Tubes posted on social media that they lost their sibling on December 16, 22. (see the Instagram post below). “For 50 years, Rick was a constant and benevolent presence in the band. His bass conveyed his devotion. RIP.”
The band, which was founded in San Francisco in 1972, was well-known for its exuberant live performances, which in their early years featured extravagant stage sets, props, and choreography by Kenny Ortega, who would later become the director of High School Musical. Their early performances were opulent and occasionally lewd.
The Tubes, led by singer Fee Waybill, opened for Led Zeppelin in the Bay Area in 1973, and the following year they were signed to Jerry Moss and Herb Albert’s A&M Records. The band’s 1975 debut album features fan favorites “What Do You Want from Life?” and “Mondo Bondage,” as well as the FM hit “White Punks on Dope,” which reached the UK’s Top 30. On the Billboard 200, it peaked at position 113.
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