Hunt died on Monday afternoon, August 8, 2022, in London, according to the punk band. The reason of Hunt’s death is still unknown. The members of the band paid their respects and said that they were “saddened beyond words.”
Apart from being a bassist, Hunt worked on five albums by the band, beginning with If I Should Fall from Grace with God in 1988 and ending with Pogue Mahone in 1996. Darryl Hunt was also a member of the band when it reformed from 2001 until 2014. Darryl Hunt has also written a number of songs, including Love You ‘Til the End. The song gained popularity when it was included in the 2007 film P.S. I Love You, starring Hilary Swank and Gerard Butler.
Darryl Hunt, the bassist for The Pogues, died at the age of 72.
Hunt was seen carrying his guitar, according to The Pogues. They also referenced their song Love You ‘Til The End, which he wrote. The band stated:
“Darryl went away in London yesterday afternoon. Darryl Gatwick Hunt was born on May 4, 1950 and died on August 8, 2022. I know you’re dying to hear me catch my breath / I’ll adore you to the end.”
MacGowan, the band’s leader, remarked on Twitter:
“I am really saddened by Darryl’s death; he was a truly wonderful man, a terrific friend, and a fantastic bass player. He will be missed by all of us.”
Spider Stacy, another member of the band, paid homage to the late bassist, writing:
“This is deplorable. Daz, I’ll see you around. #TrickyTrees ‘It’s in the fridge.'”
So sad to hear of the passing of Pogues bassist Darryl Hunt. I spent some time with him at his place in London a few years ago and he was just a lovely man. RIP #Pogues pic.twitter.com/ksrHNdvF2Q
— Richard Balls (@RichardBalls) August 9, 2022
This is wretched. See you around the way, Daz. ‘It’s in the fridge’ #TrickyTrees https://t.co/O3wAbBAkI9
— Spider Stacy (@spiderstacy) August 9, 2022
More information about Darryl Hunt and The Pogues
Darryl Hunt was born on May 4, 1950, in Hampshire, England. He received a BA in Fine Art from the Nottingham School of Art. Hunt was a member of the pub rock bands Plummet Airlines and The Favourites before joining The Pogues in 1986. He was also a member of many other bands, notably Pride of the Cross, which he formed with fellow Pogues members Dave Scott and Cait O’Riordan.
Hunt worked on the band’s sound, driving, and tour management for a while before becoming a permanent member in 1986. He also made significant contributions to the band’s work, notably their 1988 album If I Should Fall From Grace With God, which included the Christmas song Fairytale Of New York. In December 2021, a 1987 single, starring Kirsty MacColl, made its yearly comeback to the Official UK Singles Chart.
Shane MacGowan led The Pogues in 1982. The band’s original name was Pogue Mahone, which translates to “kiss my ar**.” MacGowan quit the band in 1991. The Pogues, on the other hand, persisted until 1996 with new singers such as Joe Strummer and Spider Stacy.
The band reformed in 2001 and toured frequently over the UK and Ireland until disbanding again in 2014. Hunt was a member of the band during their active years. Tin whistles, banjos, citterns, mandolins, and accordions were among the instruments used by the band. Shane MacGowan, Jem Finer, James Fearnley, Andrew Ranken, Terry Woods, and Darryl Hunt were among the musicians in the band.
