![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/stealers-wheel-founder-rab-noakes-dies-suddenly-as-tributes-pour-in/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/1_GettyImages-461600522.jpg&description=Rab Noakes, who is best known for being a singer-songwriter and founding member of Stealers Wheel has died, aged 75. Singer Barbara Dickson announced his death on social media, writing: "I am shocked. We had so much in common - The Everly Brothers, the Flying Burrito Brothers and an enduring love of songs, particularly traditional music. "Sleep well, Rab. May you rest in peace." Paying tribute to the late star, writer Val McDermid posted: "In tears at the news of Rab Noakes' death. Known and loved this generous, talented, open-hearted man since I was 14, never known a kinder soul. Or a better guitarist. "We messaged each other only a couple of days ago and he was his usual upbeat self. We were planning to record some tracks together in the new year." We'll be bringing you the latest updates on this breaking showbiz news story. Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story HERE . Get email updates on the day's biggest stories straight to your inbox by signing up for our newsletters . Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you by following The Mirror every time you see our name. Follow The Mirror on Google News - CLICK HERE and click the star Follow The Mirror on Apple News - CLICK HERE available on Apple devices Follow The Mirror on Flipboard - CLICK HERE and click follow You can sign up for Twitter alerts for breaking news here @MirrorBreaking_ and follow us @MirrorCeleb for all the latest updates. Keep up-to-date with your must-see news, features, videos and pictures throughout the day by following us on Facebook at facebook.com/MirrorCeleb See all our social accounts you can follow here: mirror.co.uk/social){kind=link}
Stealers Wheel star Rab Noakes has died suddenly in hospital, a friend has confirmed. The late singer-songwriter had been due to tour the U.K next month and early 2023 prior to his shock death
Rab Noakes, who is best known for being a singer-songwriter and founding member of Stealers Wheel has died, aged 75.
Singer Barbara Dickson announced his death on social media, writing: “I am shocked. We had so much in common – The Everly Brothers, the Flying Burrito Brothers and an enduring love of songs, particularly traditional music.
“Sleep well, Rab. May you rest in peace.”
Paying tribute to the late star, writer Val McDermid posted: “In tears at the news of Rab Noakes’ death. Known and loved this generous, talented, open-hearted man since I was 14, never known a kinder soul. Or a better guitarist.