Tony Clarkin (MAGNUM) RIP

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MAGNUM Founder TONY CLARKIN Has Passed Away Following Short Illness​

"... Tony Clarkin, founder and guitarist/songwriter of British rock legends, Magnum, has passed away.

From the Clarkin family: "On behalf of the family it is with profound sadness that daughter Dionne Clarkin is sharing the news of the passing of Tony Clarkin. Following a short illness, he died peacefully surrounded by his girls on Sunday 7th January 2024."

Says Dionne Clarkin: “I know that Tony has touched so many people through his music in so many different ways. I don’t really have words to express what he meant to me right now as the grief is too fresh. As many of you know Tony had a great affinity with animals. It is the family’s intention to set up a charitable trust in his name to aid this cause, further details to follow. Please do not send flowers or cards, as he would have much preferred expressions of sympathy to go to charity in this way. It was a privilege to call him my Dad.”

“I didn’t look to live forever.” - Tony Clarkin, 2024

 

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Late MAGNUM Founder TONY CLARKIN's Family Launches Campaign To Raise Money For Animal Care​

 

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BOB CATLEY Puts MAGNUM To Rest, Says He "Can't Carry On" Without TONY CLARKIN; Video​

 

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MAGNUM Announces Final Live Album With TONY CLARKIN; Live At KK's Steel Mill Available In January​

"...British rock icons, Magnum, have announced the release of the band's final live album with founder Tony Clarkin. Recorded December 10, 2022, Live At KK's Steel Mill was the memorable night when they played the final show of their European tour at KK’s Steel Mill in Wolverhampton and, as they had done on all previous nights, wowed their fans from the first to the last note....\

... Due to the huge demand and to mark the first anniversary of Clarkin’s passing, Live At KK's Steel Mill will be available via Steamhammer/SPV starting January 10, for the first time on double CD, triple LP, and for digital download (pre-order here)..."

"... To pay tribute to their late bandleader, Magnum are set to play an exclusive series of ‘Tribute To Tony’ shows in the UK in January 2025. As a special gesture, Clarkin’s daughter Dionne will showcase two of her father’s favorite instruments to the concerts – his red Telecaster and his white custom guitar, hoping that Clarkin will be watching from heaven.

My father was an extremely modest and humble man who would probably be surprised at how much the large Magnum community continues to love him to this day. He always believed that few people would really care if one day he would no longer be with us. As it turns out, the exact opposite is the case: We all miss him, his huge artistic achievement, and his great empathy as a father, friend and musician!

Magnum Live 2025:

January
21 - London, UK - O2 Kentish Town Forum
22 - Manchester, UK - Academy 1
24 - Glasgow, UK - The Garage
25 - Wolverhampton, UK - KK's Steel Mill
26 - Wolverhampton, UK - KK's Steel Mill"