Robert "Throb" Young (of Primal Scream), RIP

photo via Oasis’ Paul “Bonehead” Arthurs

Robert “Throb” Young, who was a member of Primal Scream from their early days in the ’80s through 2006, has passed away. He was 49. The Guardian reports, that he “was found dead at his flat at 3.30pm on Tuesday 9 September. His death is not being treated as suspicious.” The article also mentions Primal Scream members Bobby Gillespie and Andrew Innes issued a statement:

We have lost our comrade and brother Robert Young. A beautiful and deeply soulful man. He was an irreplaceable talent, much admired amongst his peers, In the words of Johnny Marr “Throb with a gold top Les Paul – unbeatable”‘

He was a true rock and roller. He walked the walk. He had “Heart & Soul” tattooed on his arm and i¹m sure on his heart too. He once said to me “when we go onstage it’s a war between us and the audience.” He never let go of that attitude.

Our love and thoughts are with his sons Brandon and Miles and their mother Jane, his wife Rachel, and his immediate family.

Rest in peace, Robert. You’ll be missed.

Watch a live video of Primal Scream from 2000, below…

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