Ronnie KIng Image: The Stampeders' Facebook
Ronnie King, bassist for The Stampeders has died at 76.
The legendary Canadian rock band announced their co-founder’s sudden death in a Calgary hospital on their Facebook page Tuesday.
Throughout the 1970s, they released classic hit songs such as “Sweet City Woman,” ” Carry Me” and “Devil You.”
Their post went on to say The Stampeders’ upcoming tour will continue as a tribute to King.
The Juno-award-winning group added that “The show must go on… Ronnie wouldn’t have it any other way.”
Ronnie King has died.
— Craig Baird - Canadian History Ehx (@CraigBaird) March 5, 2024
Born in 1947, King began his career with The Stampeders in the 1960s as the band's bassist.
The band had a huge amount of success in the 1970s and Ronnie was highly respected by many musicians throughout his career. pic.twitter.com/ZNXdMq9tZ4
