The co-founder of the legendary British punk band The Clash, Keith Levene, is dead, according to a report by the Guardian newspaper. The guitarist, who later formed the group Public Image Ltd with Sex Pistols singer John Lydon, was old on Friday Died at the age of 65 "peaceful, calm, comfortable and loved," his partner Kate Ransford told the newspaper on Saturday night.
She was therefore together with Levene's sister and her husband at his side.
The musician was suffering from liver cancer.
Other British media such as the BBC and the PA news agency referred to a message from Levene's close friend Adam Hammond on Twitter.
"There is no doubt that Keith was one of the most innovative, daring and influential guitarists in history," wrote Hammond.
Levene co-founded The Clash ("Should I Stay Or Should I Go?") in 1976 when he was just 18 years old.
He soon left the band due to disagreements about politics.
True, he contributed to some songs on the first record "What's My Name".
When the band became famous, however, Levene was no longer there.