Ricky Gardiner, guitarist for David Bowie and Iggy Pop, dead at 73
17.05.2022 - 19:57
/ nypost.com
Facebook after being informed by Gardiner’s widow Virginia Scott.Iggy Pop wrote a touching tribute to his friend on Twitter upon hearing of his death. “Dearest Ricky, lovely, lovely man, shirtless in your coveralls, nicest guy who ever played guitar. Thanks for the memories and the songs, rest eternal in peace.”Gardiner was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, in 1948 and became a self-taught musician from a young age.
He joined his first major rock band, Beggars Opera, in 1969 and recorded six albums with the band, which became a cult favorite across Europe. The rising musician was then invited to play on Tony Visconti’s solo album “Inventory,” which led to his introduction to Bowie. Visconti co-produced Bowie’s “Low” album and brought Gardiner to play lead guitar on the first half of the iconic album.Working with Bowie, Gardiner was connected with Iggy Pop.
As he struggled with sobriety, Bowie went on tour with Iggy Pop for his album “The Idiot” and brought Gardiner with him. The trio continued to collaborate as Gardiner played guitar and drums and contributed songwriting on the Bowie-produced Iggy Pop 1977 album “Lust for Life.” Gardiner is credited with creating the three-note riff for “The Passenger,” which was described as “one of the greatest riffs of all time,” by Bowie’s biographer David Buckley. Despite his success, Gardiner stopped touring when he married Virginia Scott and began to start a family.
He set up his own private studio and recorded meditation music and songs with his wife and children. Recording music became increasingly difficult for the famed guitarist when he was diagnosed with electrosensitivity in 1998. The rare health condition made him sick when he was in close proximity to electronic devices.
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