Brett Tuggle, keyboardist for Fleetwood Mac since 1992, died yesterday at the age of 70 of complications from cancer. The information was released by Rolling Stone magazine.
Australian singersongwriter Rick Springfield shared a message on social media saying goodbye to his boyfriend. “Our dear Brett Tuggle has gone home. God bless his wonderful spirit.”
The artist’s son, Matt Tuggle, commented on his father’s death in touch with Rolling Stone magazine. “His family was with him throughout his illness. It was wonderful. He gave me the music,” he said. Brett is also Michelle’s father.
The musician was present on all Fleetwood Mac tours between 1997 and 2017 and participated in recordings conducted by Stevie Nicks and Lindsey Buckingham.
Career
Born in Denver, Colorado, USA, Matt Tuggle claimed to have been influenced by rock since he was young, and began his career playing small local shows in the 1970s. more were the same,” he said in a 2020 interview with Rolling Stone.
In addition to his success with Fleetwood Mac, the keyboardist has also worked with David Lee Roth throughout his career. Tuggle helped compose the 1988 hit Just Like Paradise.
In addition to projects with David Lee Roth and Rick Springfield, the keyboardist has also worked with other successful musicians and bands on the North American scene: Jimmy Page, David Coverdale, John Kay, Steppenwolf, Tommy Shaw, Mitch Ryder and the Detroit Wheels.