Squeeze drummer Gilson Lavis has died aged 74.
Gilson Lavis has died on the age of 74
In addition to becoming a member of Jools Holland within the new wave group, Lavis was additionally a member of Jools Holland’s Rhythm And Blues Orchestra.
Holland was the primary to report on the information of his bandmate’s passing on Thursday (06.11.25).
He penned on Instagram alongside footage of the pair: “I’m very unhappy to report that Gilson Lavis my expensive good friend and long-standing drummer handed away at his dwelling in Lincolnshire final night time. On behalf of my Orchestra, Squeeze, the various musicians who’ve labored with and befriended Gilson through the years and all of the folks he has supported by means of the AA fellowship, I ship our love and sympathy to Nikki and Gilson, his expensive spouse and son.”
No reason behind loss of life was given.
His loss of life comes after Lavis retired from performing late final 12 months.
The musician first made his mark in 1976 when he joined Squeeze, changing into a core member throughout the band’s most influential years. His drumming powered classics like Cool For Cats and Up The Junction, and he appeared on each studio album by means of the mid-Nineties.
Earlier than his time with Squeeze, Lavis constructed his repute as a sought-after session drummer, touring with legends together with Chuck Berry, Dolly Parton, and Jerry Lee Lewis.
Following his departure from Squeeze, Lavis continued performing alongside longtime collaborator Holland, contributing to his Rhythm And Blues Orchestra till late 2024.
