“Groundbreaking guitarist and vocalist Lonnie Mack, known as one of rock’s first true guitar heroes, died on April 21, 2016 of natural causes at Centennial Medical Center near his home in Smithville, Tennessee. His early instrumental recordings – among them Wham! and Memphis — influenced many of rock’s greatest players, including Eric Clapton, Duane Allman, Keith Richards, Jimmy Page and especially Stevie Ray Vaughan.”
Lonnie Mack, known to many as one of the greatest blues rock musicians, has died at the age of 74. The news of Mac’s death was confirmed via a press release from his record label, Alligator Records.
