Barry Mitchell, an early bassist for the iconic rock band Queen, has died. His passing was confirmed by the band's official archivist, Greg Brooks, who shared the news on the group's Facebook page.
Brooks posted a photograph of Mitchell during his time with the band, writing, "Terribly sad news just received that early Queen bass player, Barry Mitchell, has passed away. His anecdotes at the convention were fascinating and offered rare insight. He will be greatly missed."
Fans have also shared tributes, describing Mitchell as an "incredible guitarist."
Mitchell served as Queen's second bassist between 1970 and 1971. Legendary members Freddie Mercury and Brian May joined the band in the years that followed, leading to their eventual global success. Mitchell reportedly admitted to quitting the band because he did not believe they had potential.