Sad to hear of the death of Queen’s former Tour Manager, Gerry Stickells, today (6 March 2019).
Rest with the angels, Gerry.
![Gerry Stickells - Photo credit unknown](https://brianmay.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Gerry_Stickells_690x568.jpg)
Also today…
Sad death of Mike Grose, Queen’s first bass player, and friend of Roger Taylor, who played Queen’s first gigs:
27.06.1970 – City Hall, Truro
18.07.1970 – Imperial College, London
25.07. 1970 – PJ’s Club, Truro
ROGER TAYLOR wrote: (6 March 2019)
So sad to hear about my old friend Mike Grose, who I first heard in a band called ‘The Individuals’, when we were both still at school. He always sounded huge. RIP.
![Mike Grose and Queen](https://brianmay.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/Queen_and_mikegrose_bw_1970_690.jpg)
Credit: Doug Puddifoot ?
Sincere condolences to both families
God’s speed, Mike and Gerry, to your Heavenly home.