Scott Taylor, guitarist in English alt-rock band Then Jerico, died Monday after a two-year battle with brain cancer. He was 58.
Singer Mark Shaw paid tribute to his bandmate on social media.
"Scott was a powerhouse of creativity, inspiration and musical innovation and most probably the best guitarist I’ve ever heard,” he shared. “We wrote some great songs together and I know I speak for all the old band members when I say he was loved and very respected by us all for his unique talents and amazing abilities.
“He made us laugh and cry for many reasons and I’ll miss him more than I ever had the chance to tell him … Thanks for the music. You rocked.”
Taylor was a member of Then Jerico from 1984 to 1989 and returned when the band reunited in 2012. Their hits included “Big Area,” “Muscle Deep” and “The Motive.”
Carol Decker of T’Pau tweeted that she wrote two “fabulous” songs with Taylor. “Sleep well my friend,” she wrote.
Taylor leaves behind his wife Miranda and their two daughters.