Barry Mitchell Queen Bassist Remembered | Rock Music News

Barry Mitchell, Queen’s short-lived but pivotal early bassist who played in thirteen shows before John Deacon joined, has passed away. He followed Mike Grose in the band’s formative lineup and later played with bands like Tiger and Jayne Raydio. His rare firsthand recollections of Queen’s early days—especially gigs in Liverpool—are treasured by fans and archivist Greg Brooks, who notes Mitchell’s role as a vital, if brief, piece of the band’s legendary foundation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3c4676c64be29e72