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Aug 18, 2014 · Facebook. Billy Rath, the bassist best known for his time in the New York-based punk band Johnny Thunders and the Heartbreakers, has passed away at the age of 66 after battling a long illness....
Aug 18, 2014 · published 18 August 2014. Heartbreakers man Billy passes away after long illness. Billy Rath, bassist with Johnny Thunders and the Heartbreakers, has died at the age of 66 after a long illness. He replaced Richard Hell in the New York punk outfit in 1976 and appeared on the band’s iconic album LAMF in 1977.
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After auditioning several bass players, the band settled on Boston transplant Billy Rath. Hell went on to form his own band, Richard Hell and the Voidoids. Replacing Hell with Rath solidified the Heartbreakers sound, firmly rooted in 1950's rock and rhythm 'n' blues, but with the energy, volume, and attitude of punk.
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Billy Rath- RIP, the story of a Heartbreaker. The Rath of a Heartbreaker by Phil Mitchell (October 2014) On August 16th, 2014, Johnny Thunders and The Heartbreakers bassist Billy Rath passed away from throat cancer.
Aug 17, 2014 · August 17, 2014. 0. Share This. Email. Billy Rath, the legendary bassist from the Heartbreakers has died. The Johnny Thunders fronted band, who released LAMF- an album which is considered one of the greatest rock n roll records of all time by experts of the from were everything you wanted from R’n’R.
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Wednesday, August 10, 2011. Interview With Billy Rath Of Billy Rath's Street Pirates, Formerly Of Johnny Thunders & The Heatbreakers. Critical Mass: Thanks so much for taking the time to talk with Critical Mass, Billy. It's so great to see you back out there playing music with Billy Rath's Street Pirates.
Aug 19, 2014 · by Kevin Johnson Tuesday, August 19th, 2014. Billy Rath, bassist for classic punk band Johnny Thunders and the Heartbreakers, has passed away after a long illness. He was 66. Rath joined the New York-based Heartbreakers in 1976, replacing original bassist Richard Hell.
