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iRock Nashville Music News Update – 90 sec – 2026-08-21 5:45 PM

Barry Mitchell

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Remembering Barry Mitchell: Early Queen Bassist Passes Away

In a somber moment for rock fans, Barry Mitchell, who played bass for Queen during their formative years, has passed away. While his exact age remains unclear, reports suggest he was between 76 and 80 years old.Greg Brooks, Queen's official archivist, shared the news on Facebook, expressing his sadness over the loss of the early band member. "Terribly sad news just received that early Queen bass player (circa 1970), Barry Mitchell, has passed away," he wrote. Brooks also highlighted Mitchell's […]

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