The tragic news has just come in that Bad Company singer Brian Anthony Howe has passed away at the age of sixty-six.

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Brian Anthony Howe has sadly passed away.

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He was sixty-six-years-old.

He was borne in Portsmouth, England, in 1953.

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And began singing in a band named Shy.

But Howe wanted a harder rock taste.

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He worked with many bands over the following years, including White Spirit.

He achieved his biggest successes with Bad Company.

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Howe's vocal style reinvigorated the band and brought them much more acclaim.

The band went from strength to strength following Howe's joining.

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Including an iconic tour supporting deep purple.

Following his departure from the group, Howe also pursued solo projects.

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His second solo album, The Circus Bar, was called "one of the best solo albums of the past 25 years."

He continued working with music for most of his life.

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Including a recent tour in 2018!

But Howe began suffering from some debilitating health problems.

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He was struggling with issues relating to his heart during the final few years of his life.