John Rostill

John Rostill
Birth nameJohn Henry Rostill
Born(1942-06-16)16 June 1942
Kings Norton, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Died26 November 1973(1973-11-26) (aged 31)
Radlett, Hertfordshire, England
GenresRock and roll, pop
Occupation(s)Bassist, musician, songwriter
Instrument(s)Bass guitar
Years active1962–1973
LabelsColumbia

John Henry Rostill (16 June 1942 – 26 November 1973) was an English musician, bassist and composer, recruited by the Shadows to replace Brian Locking.[1] He wrote many of the songs by the Shadows including "The Rise and Fall of Flingel Bunt" in 1964. He wrote or co-wrote three songs which were massive hits in the United States—"Let Me Be There", "If You Love Me, Let Me Know" and "Please Mr. Please"—but died before seeing them succeed.

  1. ^ Tobler, John (1992). NME Rock 'N' Roll Years (1st ed.). London: Reed International Books Ltd. p. 256. CN 5585.

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