Chas Newby, who once played as a bassist for The Beatles, has died according to the Cavern Club Liverpool music venue.
“It’s with great sadness to hear about the passing of Chas Newby,” the club said in a Facebook post. “Chas stepped in for The Beatles for a few dates when Stuart Sutcliffe stayed in Hamburg and latterly he played for The Quarrymen.”
“Interestingly, he was also the first left-handed bass guitarist in The Beatles,” the post added. “RIP Chas Newby thoughts and well wishes from everybody at The Cavern Club.”
Chas Newby passed away at 81 earlier this week. (BPM)
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