Simple Minds drummer Kenny Hyslop dies aged 73 as tributes pour in

SIMPLE Minds drummer Kenny Hyslop has sadly died aged 73.

The veteran music man’s cause of death has not been revealed but it’s understood he was in ill health.

SImple Minds drummer Kenny Hyslop has sadly died aged 73

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SImple Minds drummer Kenny Hyslop has sadly died aged 73Credit: EPA
Tributes have poured in for the much-loved Scots musician

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Tributes have poured in for the much-loved Scots musicianCredit: Getty

Fellow Scot and musician Midge Ure paid tribute to his “old friend”

He said: “Just about to board the British Airways flight from JFK and heard my old friend/Slik/Simple Minds drummer Kenny Hyslop has passed way.

“He lived a lively life! Huge condolences to his friends and family. He was much loved.”

More to follow…

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