John Spinks, Guitarist and Songwriter for The Outfield, Dead at 60 — billboard.com

John Spinks, guitarist and songwriter for British pop rock trio The Outfield, died Wednesday following a fight with liver cancer. He was 60.  The Outfield charted eight Billboard Hot 100 hits in 1986-92, led by its No. 6 debut smash "Your Love." The band's debut album, "Play Deep," reached No. 6 on the Billboard 200, spending 66 weeks on the chart and going Platinum, according to the RIAA. "For me, John Spinks epitomized songwriting and music. His undying love for it was unmatched," said Dave Harris, the Outfield's former manager and host of the "Retro Rewind" radio show. "I think John was master of the melody; his riffs gave the Outfield life, his melodies made those songs memorable. As a teen, I was a huge fan and inspired by them. As a man, I got to manage them and tour with them. I saw firsthand how much John loved music. It was an honor. He'll be missed."

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