The Kinks Keyboardist John Gosling Dead at 75

During his time in the band from 1970 to 1978, Gosling contributed to songs including “Lola” and “Celluloid Heroes”

John Gosling, former keyboardist for The Kinks, has died at age 75.

He died on Aug. 3, according to a statement from his band The Kast Off Kinks.

The Kinks announced the news on social media on Friday, writing, “We are deeply saddened by the news of the passing of John Gosling. We are sending our condolences to John’s wife and family.”

Gosling’s former bandmates also shared individual tributes to the keyboardist.