Vanilla Fudge’s Tim Bogert, RIP
Vanilla Fudge (and also in post-Vanilla Fudge groups
Cactus and
Beck, Bogert & Appice), passed away on Wednesday (1/13) after a battle with cancer. Vanilla Fudge posted a statement, which reads:
Tim Bogert
1944- 2021
Los Angeles :Acclaimed bassist and rock musician Tim Bogert died on Wednesday, January 13th., after a long and valiant battle with cancer. He was 76 years old. A founding member of three successful bands, Bogert is best known for his innovative bass playing and vocals in Vanilla Fudge, Cactus and the supergroup: Beck Bogert & Appice, which also included Jeff Beck and Carmine Appice. An award winning musician, Bogert was widely regarded as one of the most influential bass players on the contemporary music scene.