By Daily Mail (U.S.) | Created at 2024-09-24 12:09:18 | Updated at 2024-10-01 11:31:23
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Legendary American rocker Freddie Salem has died at the age of 70.
The Outlaws guitarist passed away from 'complications due to cancer', his former band confirmed.
'This morning, the heavens parted for the arrival of a legend. Rock on high, Freddie Salem. Until we meet again,' a statement on his Facebook page on Monday read.
His former band members also paid tribute on their social media.
Legendary American rocker Freddie Salem has died at the age of 70
Salem died from complications due to cancer, according to his former bandmates
'It's with a heavy heart that we have to tell Outlaws fans about the passing of our former guitarist Freddie Salem,' the Outlaws said.
'Freddie passed from complications due to cancer and will be remembered for his outgoing personality and passion for music.
'He was an electric performer and beloved musician and he will be missed.'
Salem first appeared with the Outlaws on the album Playin' to Win in 1978, a year after he replaced original guitarist Henry Paul.
He then stayed for the band's following four albums and wrote several of their hits, including 'White Horses,' 'Long Gone,' 'Devil's Road' and 'Don't Stop'.
Salem left the band in 1983 after it was dropped by Arista Records.
Originally a drummer, Salem switched to the guitar at the age of 15.
The Akron, Ohio born performer was the only musician in his family but credited his love of music to hanging out around the jukebox in his father's bar.
