Jimmy Bain は、1月20日、Def Leppard 主宰のクルーズイベント 「Def Leppard Cruise」 のプレ・パーティに、Last in Line の一員として参加しており、突然の訃報に驚いた方も多いかと思います。
Last in Line live Def Leppard Cruise PreParty
（https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XOOuSBgs-_o）
訃報は、バンド・メイトである Vivian Campbell によって、Facebook を通じて告げられました。
A message from Vivian Campbell..
It's with the heaviest of hearts that I must confirm the news of the passing of our dear friend and Last In Line band-mate, Jimmy Bain. It was Jimmy who gave me my first big break in the music industry and for that I am forever indebted.
Jimmy's struggles with his demons were well documented through the years, but over the last 18 months he had finally won that battle and he was bright and lucid and motivated throughout the writing and recording of the new record. He leaves behind him a rich legacy of work from Rainbow, through Wild Horses, Dio, and finally, Last In Line. Jimmy was immensely proud of our new album and his input to it was immeasurable.
He was a very kind and gentle and generous soul and our lives were greatly enriched for having known him. We will continue to celebrate his life through his music.
On behalf of Vinny and Andrew, our thoughts and condolences are with his family at this most difficult of times.
Rest in peace, dear friend.
●情報元URL (Last in Line 公式 Facebook)
https://www.facebook.com/lastinlinerocks/posts/1050770518351178
Vivian にとって、Jimmy がいかに大切な人物であったか伝わってくるよね。
ベーシストとしては勿論、ソングライターとしても定評があった人物だけに、音楽界からは、死を惜しむ声があがっている。
R.I.P
