Black Crowes' Eddie Harsh Dead At 59

Former Black Crowes keyboardist Eddie Harsh died on Friday, according to his bandmates in recently announced Black Crowes offshoot band The Magpie Salute. He was 59.

Rich Robinson broke the news to fans with the follow, "It is with the saddest of hearts that we bid farewell to our dear friend Eddie Harsch Eddie was a brilliant musician, with a beautiful heart. We should remember Eddie for his music, his great sense of humor, and his positive outlook on life.

"We ask that everyone please respect the privacy of Eddie's family at this time. Let's honor him by celebrating his musical contributions to the world, and by sending positive thoughts and prayers to him and his family. Our hearts will forever remain with our musical brother."

It was recently announced that Harsh along with his fellow former Black Crowes members Rich Robinson, Marc Ford and Sven Pipien had reunited to form The Magpie Salute.

The group said in the statement that they still plan to go ahead with their upcoming sold out four-night-stand at the Gramercy Theatre in New York City on January 19, 20, 21 and 22.

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