John Spinks, the lead guitarist and chief songwriter for The Outfield, passed away from liver cancer yesterday. I have always loved The Outfield– killer hooks, epic vocals, and beautifully compact songwriting.

Rest in peace, John. Your brilliance did not go unnoticed.

Play Deep

The Outfield: “Say It Isn’t So” (John Spinks)

From the album Play Deep

Columbia Records, 1985

Say It Isn’t So

Posted by on July 10, 2014 in Rock and tagged , , , .

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