Ex-Skunk Anansie drummer Robbie France dies

By Rich Chamberlain
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Drummer passes away on 14 January

Robbie

Robbie

Former Skunk Anansie drummer Robbie France has died aged 52 after reportedly suffering a ruptured aorta.

France, who also had spells behind the kit for UFO and Diamond Head, passed away on Saturday 14 January.

He enjoyed a long career as a drummer, songwriter and producer, but will be best remembered for his playing on Skunk Anansie's smash-hit debut album Paranoid and Sunburnt. His funeral will be held in Spain later this week.

Rich Chamberlain
Rich Chamberlain

Rich is a teacher, one time Rhythm staff writer and experienced freelance journalist who has interviewed countless revered musicians, engineers, producers and stars for the our world-leading music making portfolio, including such titles as Rhythm, Total Guitar, Guitarist, Guitar World, and MusicRadar. His victims include such luminaries as Ice T, Mark Guilani and Jamie Oliver (the drumming one).