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Remembering Ricky Gardiner

by Jessica Paxton

May 21, 2022

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Iggy Pop's "Lust for Life" and David Bowie's "Low," each released in 1977, both featured the guitar work of Scottish musician Ricky Gardiner.
Iggy Pop's "Lust for Life" and David Bowie's "Low," each released in 1977, both featured the guitar work of Scottish musician Ricky Gardiner.RCA Records

This week on Teenage Kicks, we’re paying homage to the late, great Ricky Gardiner, who passed away May 13, 2022. Gardiner was a Scottish guitarist best known for his work on Iggy Pop’s Lust for Life and David Bowie’s Low, both of which were released in 1977 on RCA Records.

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Ricky Gardiner - official site

Ricky Gardiner, guitarist for David Bowie and Iggy Pop, dies aged 73 - The Guardian