Magnum Founder And Guitarist Tony Clarkin Passes Aged 77

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Magnum Founder And Guitarist Tony Clarkin Passes Aged 77

Tony Clarkin, the founder, guitarist and main songwriter of Magnum, has passed away at the age of 77. The musician was diagnosed with a rare spinal condition last month, which resulted in the cancellation of the band’s planned Spring tour. Clarkin was, along with singer Bob Catley, a constant member of Magnum, contributing to all twenty two of their albums, including the latest, “Here Comes The Rain,” which is scheduled to be released this Friday (January 12th.) A message from his family reads as follows:

“On behalf of the family it is with profound sadness that daughter Dionne is sharing the news of the passing of Tony Clarkin.

“Following a short illness, he died peacefully surrounded by his girls on Sunday 7th January 2024.

“I know that Tony has touched so many people through his music in so many different ways. I don’t really have words to express what he meant to me right now as the grief is too fresh.

“As many of you know Tony had a great affinity with animals. It is the family’s intention to set up a charitable trust in his name to aid this cause, further details to follow. Please do not send flowers or cards, as he would have much preferred expressions of sympathy to go to charity in this way.

“It was a privilege to call him my Dad.”