Gilson Lavis, the veteran drummer best known for his work with the British New Wave rock band Squeeze, has died.

The drummer’s death on November 5 was announced by his former bandmate Jools Holland in an Instagram post.

“I’m very sad to report that Gilson Lavis, my dear friend and long-standing drummer, passed away at his home in Lincolnshire last night,” Holland wrote alongside a series of photos featuring Lavis.

“On behalf of my Orchestra, Squeeze, the many musicians who have worked with and befriended Gilson over the years, and all the people he has supported through the AA fellowship, I send our love and sympathy to Nikki and Gilson, his dear wife and son,” Holland added.

No cause of death was provided. Lavis was 74.

Born in Bedford, England, in 1951, Lavis joined Squeeze in 1976.

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