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Tributes have started to pour in for Rob Skipper, the guitarist and founding member of The Holloways who tragically passed away earlier this week.
Confirmed by the band's booking agent yesterday (3 October), Skipper's cause of death has yet to be determined, however it's become clear the 28 year old was well-loved by his peers from the wealth of touching tributes that have since appeared on social media.
A host of artists including Theo Hutchcraft from Hurts, The Pigeon Detectives and Luke Pritchard of The Kooks have all shared memories of Skipper, whilst other prominent figures from the industry have also paid tribute to the musician.
Read through the tributes below:
So sad to hear the news about Rob Skipper. Only fond memories from touring with The Holloway's in the early days. Always smiling! RIP Skip x
— Pigeon Detectives (@pigeonsofficial) October 3, 2014
RIP Rob Skipper... http://t.co/youLPz2Q2u
— Theo Hutchcraft (@theohurts) October 3, 2014
A dear friend of ours rob skipper has passed away. So unbelievably sad, such great memories of playing and touring together. RIP brother
— luke pritchard (@lukekook) October 3, 2014
Skipper was a founding member and guitarist of The Holloways, who released two albums in 2006 and 2009, he also formed side-project Rob Skipper & The Musical Differences in 2008.
