Las reacciones tras la muerte del guitarrista y teclista de UFO, Paul Raymond, no se han hecho esperar. Kirk Hammett (METALLICA), Joe Elliott (DEF LEPPARD), David Ellefson (MEGADETH), Doug Aldrich (WHITESNAKE, DIO) y Matt Sorum (GUNS N' ROSES) sólo son algunos de los músicos que han recordado al legendario guitarrista en las redes sociales.
El guitarrista y teclista UFO, Paul Raymond, murió la pasada madrugada del sábado 13 de abril como consecuencia de un ataque cardíaco masivo. Tenía 73 años.
La carrera profesional de Paul comenzó en enero de 1964 como músico de jazz, pero pasó a ser más conocido por ser miembro de la legendaria banda de rock británica UFO, junto a Phil Mogg, Michael Schenker, Andy Parker y Pete Way. Raymond también aparece en los clásicos discos de CHICKEN SHACK y SAVOY BROWN, así como en otros álbumes en solitario.
Raymond fue reclutado por UFO en 1976 para reemplazar al primer teclista de la banda, Danny Peyronel. Cuando Michael Schenker dejó UFO, Raymond se incorporó a MICHAEL SCHENKER GROUP, el proyecto liderado de Schenker y luego se unió con Pete Way en WAYSTED.
Raymond contribuyó en más de una docena de álbumes de UFO, incluyendo "Lights Out" (1977) y el clásico trabajo en directo "Strangers In The Night" (1979).
La formación actual de la banda la integran los miembros originales Mogg y Parker, así como Vinnie Moore (guitarra líder) y Rob De Luca (bajo).
UFO es considerado como uno de los grupos clásicos del hard rock por los críticos. La influyente cadena de televisión musical VH1 ubicó al grupo británico en el puesto 84 de los "100 mejores artistas de hard rock de todos los tiempos".
I've just heard the sad news of Paul Raymond's passingI won't pretend that we were always the best of friends but i am...
Gepostet von Pete Way am Samstag, 13. April 2019
“Literally, as my tribute to UFO show on Planet Rock was being broadcast, the news broke that Paul Raymond, their...
Gepostet von Def Leppard am Samstag, 13. April 2019
We are saddened to hear the news this morning of our friend and touring mate Paul Raymond of UFO's sudden passing.Our...
Gepostet von Saxon (Official) am Samstag, 13. April 2019
Judas Priest send their love to Paul Raymond, his family and fans. We played many shows with UFO and remember Paul as a brilliant musician and friend - may he rest in peace....
Gepostet von Judas Priest am Samstag, 13. April 2019
"I am very sad to hear of the passing of Paul Raymond of UFO. We were friends and he was an extremely talented musician and a real good guy. RIP" ........ Brian Wheat
Gepostet von Tesla the Band am Samstag, 13. April 2019
We woke up to the very sad news today that Paul Raymond passed away. "It is unbelievable. Paul Raymond was a great...
Gepostet von Michael Schenker am Samstag, 13. April 2019
NO! He just finished a tour this week! Oh man... I was really looking forward to seeing him with UFO upcoming here in...
Gepostet von Craig Locicero am Samstag, 13. April 2019
The UFO family and music community is mourning the loss of the multi talented and secret weapon Mr. Paul Raymond. I...
Gepostet von Jeff Kollman am Samstag, 13. April 2019
To the Late Great
Paul Raymond -
Make more Metal in Heaven Bro !!! 🖤🖤🎸🖤🖤 🤘 #paulraymond #ufo 📷 by @rosshalfin https://t.co/5uwNrcEj2Z— Kirk Hammett (@KirkHammett) April 14, 2019
Absolutely gutted. #PaulRaymond performed and wrote on some favourite albums ever with UFO and MSG (Michael Schenker Group). A truly brilliant musician. Really underrated. Sad day for rock’n’roll. We are losing all the original heroes one by one. 😥
R.I.P. Paul Raymond. 🎼 pic.twitter.com/JKFp51KILU— 𝕸𝖎𝖈𝖍𝖆𝖊𝖑 𝕬𝖒𝖔𝖙𝖙 (@Michael_Amott) April 13, 2019
Condolences to the UFO family and Paul Raymond’s family and friends:( R.I.P. Paul🌹🌹🌹
Paul Raymond was the #mvp of #ufo and I am thankful for his music over the past 30 plus years.… https://t.co/UW37ee1Hfk
— DOUG ALDRICH (@Douglas_Aldrich) April 13, 2019
R.I.P. PAUL RAYMOND I was a big UFO fan as a kid- Paul’s grinding B3 on “LIghts Out”, and his gorgeous Rhodes work on “Love To Love” inspired me- The piano section in the DT song “Lines In The Sand” is derived from “Love To Love” 🙏 R.I.P. Paul pic.twitter.com/e65gGh00Oo
— Derek Sherinian (@DerekSherinian) April 13, 2019
#Rip Paul Raymond Of @UFO_rockband One Of my all time favorite bands , I had a UFO club in High school and they were my band.
Rock In Peace Paul !!! pic.twitter.com/dmOVrpuzuz— matt sorum (@mattsorum) April 13, 2019
So sad to hear of the passing of UFO keyboardist/guitarist/writer Paul Raymond. We only met once when Megadeth played a festival together in summer 2017 and he was such a kind and… https://t.co/pki9hnj2eU
— David Ellefson (@ellefsondavid) April 13, 2019
We are so sorry to hear about the passing of Paul Raymond. Our thoughts are with his family and those close to him. RIP Paul https://t.co/2t7ulQkAVb
— FOGHAT (@FOGHAT) April 13, 2019
I was shocked and saddened to hear the news of Paul Raymond’s passing this morning. We just performed on the same stage a week ago and traveled throughout UK/Ireland for a month. A sweet man indeed. My condolences to the wonderful UFO team and Paul’s family, friends and fans. RIP
— Bjorn Englen (@BjornEnglen) April 13, 2019
"Me and Paul (Raymond) backstage in October in Germany. RIP my mate x" pic.twitter.com/sArENpaV7J
— Quireboys Spike (@QuireboysSpike) April 13, 2019
