TRIBUTES are pouring in for a blues guitarist who has died aged 79.
Tony McPhee, who led British blues and rock group the Groundhogs, passed away on Tuesday, leaving behind his wife, sons and grandchildren.
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He was said to have suffered complications after a fall last year.
Tony had been a pillar within the Groundhogs, which made their way around the country in the 1960s.
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The band started to gain some traction in the years that followed, and continued touring in the decades after that.
The blues and rock band was known for hits like Cherry Red, Garden and Eccentric Man.
The band took to social media to share the tragic news.
It wrote: “We are deeply saddened to announce that 79-year-old guitar and blues legend Tony (TS) McPhee, died peacefully at home today 6th June, from complications following a fall last year.
“He is survived by his devoted wife Joanna, sons Conan & Vincent, grandchildren Scarlett & Victor and loving sister Olive.”
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