A Tribute to Tony Clarkin of Magnum (1946-2024) & Drummer James Kottak (1962-2024)
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- Опубликовано: 7 фев 2025
- Join Pete Pardo & Steven Reid for a tribute to the late guitarist & songwriter of Magnum, Tony Clarkin, and James Kottak, former drummer of Scorpions, Kingdom Come, and more. #tonyclarkin #jameskottak
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Tony Clarkin hit sooo hard. I loved Magnum growing up, so it was a huge shock for me 😢😢.
RIP Tony.
From California…. Rest in Peace Tony… hearts are broken here…
Can’t believe it. Tony was an exceptional song writer and a brilliant guitar player. RIP Tony.
grazie Tony Clarkin per i magnifici ed indimenticabili album che ci hai donato. sempre nel cuore THE SPIRIT R.I.P.
Toured with Magnum in 1986, and met the guys several times after, in Norway when we lended them our backline at the Sandane festival. Hanged with them in 1992, and payed them a visit in 2017 when they played a gig in our hometown. Tony was always suck a humble guy, great songwriter, guitarist, and really nice to talk to. Will miss him and his music. Rest in Peace Tony. Keep the Night Light Burning.❤
Superb guitarist and sensational song writer. Will be sorely missed.
Very sad news about Tony, Magnum have been my favourite rock band since 1978 when I first heard Kingdom of Madness. My condolences to family members, band members past and present and all friends and fans of the band. Let's make sure that Magnum music lives forever. DB
R. I. P Tony 💔
RIP Tony, big fan of Magnum. Brilliant song writer wouldn't say he was the flashiest guitar player, but is playing always served the song.
Keep our night light burning for Tony Clarkin
Tony Clarkin was a genius. His catalogue of songs is massive and to be both so productive and never compromise with the quality of each song is amazing. Im absolutely gutted by the news about his passing. He is so unique and such a underrated songwriter, producer and guitarist.
Quite possibly the greatest live band ever- seen them many times and never came away disapointed RIP Tony.
Such sad news. Magnum are such a great UK band. My first ever gig was Magnum supported by Kingdom Come at Hammersmith Apollo in March 1988.
RIP Tony C;larkin. A genius. Thank you.
Devastated to hear about Tony. I was brought up a Magnum fan by parents who are huge fans and my first gig was seeing Magnum on the Storytellers tour at the age of 11. They took me with them to all the gigs they went to, we still went together as adults. It's really the end of an era for me 😢😢. Thanks for the lovely tribute.
R.I.P Tony. A fantastic person.
Back in 1988 or 89 Kingddom Come opened for Magnum as they toured the Wings of Heaven album. Saw the show in Göteborg (Sweden), already a big fan of Magnum and their show was amazing. Kottak completely blew me away and as an aspiring drummer I wanted to do what he did.
Hi guys.. on the 7th of January - TWO of my musical idols passed away - Neil Peart and Tony Clarkin, two years apart. RIP to them both. Keep the night light burning 😞👍👍
The new Magnum album truly kicks ass...haven't stopped spinning it for 3 days !!! RIP Tony :-(
Best way of summing it up , massive body of work, quality , prog, soft rock , Aor ,Yacht rock you name it , he wrote it , they played it....
Thankyou for tribute to Tony a rock legend my first rock love Magnum always my heros got to see boys and meet have drink with bob in Birmingham England our locals boys RIP Tony a poet and rock Legend
Met them both: Tony was very quiet, friendly and like you two I admire his body of work: Have over 15 albums of Magnum. (Do you remember he even played drums on "Breath of life" ?!?) As you said last 20 years since "Brand New Morning" all albums have been (very) good to great imho!!! *(That is 10 albums!!!)* Many concerts I will remember forever.
James was also a very friendly easy-going guy and in between SCORPIONS he toured with his own band KOTTAK to very small audiences. It was there when I got to meet him and talked to him (and Athena at the time...) but also later when he still was in the Scorpions. He absolutely did not behave like the "star" his status would assume; could still talk to him ( even call him on the phone! - which was very rare for musicians this caliber) before arena-shows and it was the same when playing infront of 50 people on his own.
*May both of them rest in peace, thank you for the great music.*
RIP Tony, have had the pleasure to listen to Magnum for the last forty years and having seen them live numerous times.
Lets get the new album to the top of the charts as a final and well deserved tribute.
My thoughts to all his family and the band members.
You will forever be my favourite band.
Second this - Marauder was a huge album that got me into them for life.
This hit me "just like an arrow straight through my heart" RIP Tony Clarkin.
Tony was such a great song writer and performer. Always understated and humble. Saw magnum first in 79 and loved them ever since. James on the other hand seemed a tortured soul. A very capable drummer who played on many good rock albums, often uncredited. Both will be sorely missed.
devastated
Saw Magnum more times then I can remember over the years: sad I'll never see them live again. RIP Tony..... Your music lives on.
Rip Tony and James
Seen them both at the same gig at the Glasgow barrowlands on the wings of heaven tour in 1988
Kingdom come supported
I'd never heard them before
It was my first concert I was 14
Thank you guys
Absolutely gutted at the sad news. Tony was a songwriting and guitar hero of mine for 40 years. It was great to finally see Magnum for the first time on their last tour at the Glasgow Garage. Thanks for doing a really heartfelt tribute guys. ❤
Tony wasn't a flashy guitar player, but he had a distinctive sound and a knack for great ear worm tunes, we've got a new Album to remember him by in a couple of days, thanks Magnum for keeping it real all these years, thanks Tony for all the cracking tunes! "The Spirit" carries on!
I started listening to Magnum because of Sea of Tranquility! I love Tony’s guitar playing and songwriting! He just kept putting out terrific music!
First saw Magnum in 1982 on the Chase the Dragon Tour at Gravesend Woodville Halls.Got to meet them after there show.I went on to see them everywhere all over the UK.Last saw them in 2018 in London .Tony Clarkin was the most unassuming rock guitarist,songwriter,genius.You are truly with the angels in the throne room in Heaven Man ,finally away from The Kingdom of Madness.
Total bummer. Another great loss!
Magnum are one of my favourite bands ever. So sad. Music fans better get used to seeing our idols passing with so many of the members of the greatest bands all entering their twilight years. Thank you for the amazing music Tony
Yet another sad day - I'll now cherish the Magnum Ticket I had for their cancelled show at Holmfirth and await delivery of the new album - Here comes the Rain a somewhat apt title. I still clearly remember the first time I saw Magnum when they opened for Whitesnake at Bournemouth WInter Gardens back in November 1978 - had never heard of them before but totally won me over that evening. Will be blasting out their catalogue from start to finish until the new one arrives - and will be sticking on my Scorps DVDs with the Kottak Attack and play it loud.
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Same experience here. Saw them supporting Whitesnake at Manchester Apollo on the same tour you went to. Also never heard of them, but on getting back to Leeds and a few days later bought Kingdom Of Madness and the rest was history. So many fans of this wonderful band will be in great shock and sadness, but we still have the music to remember the genius of Tony Clarkin and the driving force behind Magnum. You will be missed Tony.
Had some of Magnum things off and on through the years never had the full discography though
Already headed for the great gig in the sky we're not even barely in the second week of January
Feel devastated with Tony's death. His music is part of my life since I started listening to Magnum ( one of my favourite bands)with Wings of Heaven. James Kottak is great loss too, good drummer, great work with Kingdom Come and Warrant
Tony was a great player who was a superb songwriter, with a huge catalogue of top quality songs.
I had the pleasure of seeing Magnum live quite a few times and it is apt looking back that each night singer Bob Catley reminded everyone that Tony wrote all the songs for us.
Great video - thanks - Magnum are an underrated and classy band. They will be much missed especially here in the UK. A sad day, but the music will live on!
A fan since 78. Played our college do in Burnley. Kingdom of Mdness 😀
Such sad news. One of the UK's most underrated song writers. Thoughts are with his family.
I don't mean to be disrespectful but he didn't do to bad to get to 77.
Still sucks man @@martymartin2894
Very sad news of a great songwriter and guitarist, extremely underrated. May he rest in peace.
I remember seeing Magnum supporting Krokus in 1982, I hadn't really heard them but the next day I bought Chase The Dragon and was a fan ever since. The biggest tribute I can pay to Tony is that he was an outstanding song writer. I remember someone saying if you think it easy to write a good tune go and try, Tony wrote so many. Vastly underrated but so much appreciated by those who discovered him, the band and the songs. RIP Tony.
Further to my earlier post I remember when Magnum toured the U.K. in 1988 on " Wings of Heaven " tour the support act was Kingdom Come with James Kottak on drums. 🙏
Magnum are one my my favourite bands and I have to thank Tony for all the pleasure he has given me since I discovered Magnum in the early eighties. RIP Tony you are a legend.
Very sad. Seen James live 17 times with the Scorps. He was always amazing. Unfortunately never seen Tony Clarkin live. RIP :((
Steven/ Pete. Another classy tribute. At 6️⃣1️⃣ ,a saying that “ flew over my head “ years ago, is now so prevalent- “ TOMORROW is not promised to anyone “. Thanks Pete/ Steven 👍💯
Makes you feel old when your hero's pass away . R.I.P both Tony and James . Magnums 'Chase The Dragon' is an absolute banger .
Sad, sad day for rock 'n roll. RIP Tony and James and deep condolences to their families. Magnum has been my favorite rock band since 98/99 ( yeah I arrived late to the party but never left) I was all pumped up waiting the new album, this hit me pretty hard. Rest In Power 😞🙏🤘🍺
Really sad news. Ive been a Magnum fan for 40 years near enough, and they are the only band i was ever lucky enough to see headline at the legendary Marquee Club in London. I will be getting the new album this weekend and will raise a glass as it plays...
Never saw James Kottak live, but have some of his album appearances, including Kingdom Come, Wild Horses and, of course, Scorpions.
RIP gentlemen.
Totally gutted to hear of Tonys passing. Have been following them since I first heard Soldier on the Line, back in the early 80s
I heard it yesterday from a friend. I’m so sad… Magnum is such an amazing band, and the (working) relationship between Tony and Bob is iconic, to keep this amazing band going while they never received the succes they deserved. Thanks so much guys for this tribute…
Absolutely devastated my favourite band of all time saw them 18 times live Tony was so brilliant condolences to all his family and friends rip Tony😢
Horrible way to to end up passing like Tony did
you have a very rare incurable spinal illness and within less than a month it takes you
Yes here in UK always a fantastic show
Tony was a songsmith in the fullest sense and James was a powerhouse as well as a great performer. A sad day for rock. RIP
Greetings from Northumberland.
This is a shock like Steven magnum have been there all my music years from 78 till now wit a vert very underrated song writer n guitarist. Very sad day. Man the new release is gonna be a hard listen.
Very sad to hear this, saw them twice at Hammersmith Odeon in the early 80's, Rest In Peace Tony Clarkin.
Been a Magnum fan for several years , seen them live as well and had the pleasure of meeting the band in a local hostelry sone years ago. What a shock this news is, very very sad to hear Tony is no longer with us. We've lost a great songwriter and guitarist. RIP Tony.
Incredible...R.I.P. Tony and James
Tony Clarkin, such an underrated songwriter, brilliant musician- Magnum a terrific band. Tony Clarkin RIP.
Very sad that these 2 have passed away. There was a connection between the 2 for me as well. I saw Kingdom Come supporting Magnum in St Albans on the tour for that album & James Kottak was definitely the star of the show for KC.
You guys do tributes so well.
Blasting out On A Storytellers Night now.
No ego etc.
Shocked and saddened to hear of Tony’s passing. I only got into Magnum in the last few years after discovering them through this channel. My heart goes out to his family, friends and fans as well as those of James. RIP to both.
Amazing songwriter allways been into magnum since early 80s won't be the same without him
Almost four years to the day that we heard of Neil Pearl’s passing, the loss of Tony Clarkin is equally as devastating to me. Respect too to James Kottak. We are losing our heroes by the day, but who is stepping into their shoes?
I thought Steven was just posting a Magnum link earlier cuz of their new album coming out. And the last time I saw a pic of Kottak he looked really rough, liked he'd been living hard. RIP to both. Your music lives on!
RIP Tony Clarkin, an absolute legend. Great video guys, a hard watch but a lovely touching and poignant tribute and reminiscence for the great man. And also to James Kottak, I'm not so familiar with James's work, but again great work guys. Lots of love to both families and friends of these great musicians who gave enjoyment to millions of people, thank you both and rest in peace.
Can’t find the words to say how devastated I am. RIP Tony you will soon be flying on the wings of heaven
Started listening with, on a story tellers night in the 80's . Kind of fell out of music with kids and career but found them again in 2020 and have listened to every single album over and over in the past few years. Was lucky to see them on their last tour and will continue to enjoy their music for many years.
Great tribute to Tony and James guys. My first thought when I heard about Tony was ..." Jeez! Pete will never get to see Magnum live in the U.K. now!" I have seen Magnum play may times in Newcastle (U.K.) and they were always on top form. As for James Kottak ,I've seen him play with Scorpions twice and will never forget the moment he stood on his drum stool to show off the back of his t-shirt which said "Rock and Roll Forever " then took off his shirt to unveil a tattoo on his back which had exactly the same inscription! In the words of the great Tony Clarkin "Keep your nightlight burning " ❤10:52
Rock in Peace to both. Saw Magnum (Tony) live more than any other band.
Seen them both many times here in the UK. Nice tribute. Thank you, sir. ❤🇬🇧🇺🇸🎸
Blimey, very sad. Saw Magnum in 1984 I think it was at The Marquee club in London. A special band. Thanks Tony for all the music.
I found out about Magnum from Pete (SoT) and Steven Reid last year. I have since gotten over 50 albums of theirs. I knew Tony Clarkin was having health issues, but this is a shock to hear of his passing. What a guitarist, song writer and performer. I am weeping and my condolences to his family, band members, and Magnum fans all over the world. The new album should be looked as a tribute to Tony and the band and its release should still happen. Another EP album or box set should address Tony's passing. I've already pre-ordered the new album. RIP Tony Clarkin - long live his legacy of Magnum!
We are losing too many rockers who gave their life to entertain us, so we may get through whatever we trying to overcome or going through. These are the Peacemakers!
Oh my goodness, this is a huge shocker!! Magnum has been a big influence since 80's and I was filled with excitement in anticipation for the new record coming out...now this tradgedy!!! T Clarkin is the entire musical side of what Magnum is..I am gutted and sad...God speed Tony...now heaven has an amazing musician.
When I hear the new record it will be a very somber moment...😪
Magnum "We all need to be loved" was the song that hooked me into loving Magnum. 😢 Sad day.
Same as you Steven , Magnum have been a constant with me since Storytellers night . Saw them on last two tours and this is such a shock for me . Thanks both for this great tribute .
As a Brummie im gutted he has passed. A fan since i won the Storyteller's album and a ticket to the tour back in '85.
RIP ❤Thank you for the music. So many great songs.
Hi guys.
So sad about Tony Clarkin what a lovely guy.
He was not flashy he was always the guy who just played and Bob always introduced last at the end of every set.
The man who wrote all this amazing music.
Bob will be devastated.
Magnum always release January albums followed by the tour.
Seen 20 plus times from the beginning.
Amazing band.
James Kottak great drummer loved his work with Kingdom Come and Scorpions.
Beautiful eulogy for both guys.
Thank you so much.
m digging the back catalogue out
Sad news indeed.I feel for you both Pete and Steven, and other magnum fans. 😢 I was only a casual magnum follower circa chase the dragon - storytellers night. I saw them once in the UK on the wings of heaven tour.
Thanks both for this video. Very sad news indeed. Tony et al have been part of my life since the late 70’s, what a consistent catalogue. Am working my way through the albums and a few drams tonight. RIP and my condolences to his family, friends and band mates.
So sad. Tony Clarkin such a great player/writer/band. Thanks guys for this tribute.
Thoughts also to James Kottak, I own a number of Kingdom Come albums including of course those first two albums.
Heartbroken... rip Tony❤
So sad. A big part of my life too.
I have been listening to Magnum since Kingdom of Madness when Geoff Barton was raving about them in Sounds back in 1978. As you say, such a consistently good band who centred around Tony Clarkin. Though I lost touch with them for a while, it was SoT that brought me back to them. Saw them live 3 or 4 times over the years. A huge and sad loss.
Always had a soft spot for Magnum. I remember when their first singles came out and they seemed a class above most new bands at the time.
The first concert I went to at the Hammersmith Odeon in about 1988 I think. Fantastic band.
Absolutely gutted about Tony Clarkin. I love his guitar playing and first saw him and the band at the Reading Rock Festival in 1980. One of my top 10 ever albums is Chase the Dragon, which I bought as a student as soon as it came out. What a composer and what a unique guitar player - he will be sadly missed. I'm off to play my recording of the 1980 Reading gig with me in the audience, and revel in Tony's awesome music.
I am totally shocked by this news. Totally agree with your choice of Chase the Dragon, which is one of my very favourite albums also. Just like you I bought it when it came out, having got into Magnum end of 1978. I was also at that 1980 Reading Rock Festival - great memories! Tony Clarkin has left a fantastic legacy in his music. My thoughts go out to his family and of course Bob and all Magnum members past and present. A sad day.
Very sad news, was looking forward to the new album. In tribute I'm blasting out some Magnum on my commute to work this morning. Some great albums in their catalogue. Will also listen to some Kingdom Come later, not listened to them for years. RIP.
Stunned, daughter bought me tickets for christmas then tour cancelled. Seen them every time in Scotland plus England.
Sad news indeed. RIP to both guys,,,, Tony Clarkin a bit more of a shock as seen him with Magnum on 3 occasions. Two times a bald Tony, and the most dearest was long hair, huge beard Tony in Edinburgh. Really fond memories.
That first album by Wild Horses that James played on is such an overlooked gem.
Thank you very much for so many Classic Tunes, Tony. May you ride peaceful On The Wings Of Heaven.
I had the pleasure of meeting you and the Band at a autograph session at a local record store in Rosenheim. Still a great memory.
Thanks for your concert at Hammersmith Odeon, 1988 ... what a show and what a setlist
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It was actually the album ranking show you both did that prompted me to finally check magnum out and I was not disappointed such a fantastic back catalogue and like saxon I think they havn't put a foot wrong since the start of the 2000s such a sad loss even before it was announced about his spinal issues I was hoping to catch them live this year rest in peace Tony 😢
Yesterday was a very sad day. I pre-ordered Magnum's new album Here Comes the Rain some time ago, which is out on Friday in the UK. Magnum were always there, the first Magnum song I ever heard was Soldier of the Line. I bought the Magnum E.P. in 1982 containing Back to Earth, Hold Back Your Love and live versions of Soldier fo the Line and Sacred Hour, and that was it I was hooked.
Ironically the first time I ever saw James Kottak was with Kingdom Come supporting Magnum on a UK tour. Whenever I go see any band the first thing I do is check out the drummer to see if he means it. James meant it alright he was a ball of energy, combining power, speed and technique under a mass of long blonde hair with arms flying around the kit. James may have had his demons but he always delivered live and he was such a lovely bloke to chat too. I shall miss them and the music they made so much. R.I.P. both.
I started listening to them because of SOT and Steven in particular
RIP
So shocked about Tony...
''Keep your night light burning
I'll come through the wind and rain
Keep your night light burning
I'll be with you once again''....
I‘ve been a big Magnum fan since „On a Storyteller‘s Night“. Very sad news indeed! I got a really bad feeling after Tony announced that they had to cancel the tour, but I really hoped I could see them one last time live and never thought it would come to this so quickly.