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Mick Dyche

1951 – 2018

British musician

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About Mick Dyche

Lived 1951 – 2018 (aged 67). Mick Dyche was a British musician, songwriter and guitarist.

Mick Dyche (4 October 1951 – 21 December 2018) was an English rock and folk guitarist, and former member of 1970s soft rock band Sniff 'n' the Tears. He was known for playing guitar on their only major hit "Driver's Seat", for which he also provided the opening guitar riff, as credited by former bandmate Laurence "Loz" Netto in a 2005 interview with Lars Hindsley.

Born in Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, England, he had appeared on Wild Turkey's 1972 album, Turkey, as a guitarist and vocalist; on Tim Rose's 1975 LP The Musician; and on Snips' 1978 LP Video King; before joining Sniff 'n' the Tears.

After Sniff 'n' the Tears, Dyche played live and recorded with a range of bands and musicians, including the Pat Travers Band, Noel McCalla, John Illsley, The Hank Wangford Band and The Maddy Prior Band. He also rejoined Glenn Cornick's band Wild Turkey, for some time circa 2006, and, more recently, he played with the Burton upon Trent-based band Mona Leeza.

Death Mick Dyche died on 21 December 2018, in Hereford. He had been diagnosed with cancer in February that same year.

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Mick Dyche?

British musician

When was Mick Dyche born?

Mick Dyche was born on 4 October 1951 in Burton upon Trent.

When did Mick Dyche die?

Mick Dyche died on 21 December 2018 in Hereford.

What was Mick Dyche's occupation?

Mick Dyche was a musician, songwriter and guitarist.

What nationality was Mick Dyche?

Mick Dyche was British.

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· Wikipedia: Mick Dyche

· Wikidata: Q6838157

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