The world of rock ‘n roll is mourning the strange death of industry insider Mick Brigden, who ran professional careers and toured for the Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan and Peter Frampton, among other acts.
Brigden died earlier this week after an accident while trying to dig a grave for his family’s dog at his home on a hilltop in northern Santa Rosa, California, Friday reported. the press democrat. He was 73 years old.
Brigden was pronounced dead at a nearby hospital. Details of the accident have not been released.
The musical director, always protected by the famous rock promoter Bill Graham, was best known in recent decades for his work with Grammy-nominated guitar virtuoso Joe Satriani. He also helped manage successful producers such as Sammy Hagar, Eddie Money, Humble Pie and Mountain.
“It’s been 33 crazy and wonderful years of rock‘ n ’roll,” Satriani posted on Instagram, along with a photo of Brigden. “I’ve never worked so hard, I’ve played so much, I’ve laughed and cried so much, I’ve made so much music and I’ve had so many adventures around the world, and all with Mick by my side. He was the last mentor of the music business. Honest, tough, welcoming, hardworking, respectful, tenacious, insightful, that was all.
“Mick Brigden was the first person to take care of me on the road,” rock vocalist Sammy Hagar posted on Facebook. “He … would stay with us on rest days, a true soldier and a faithful friend.”
Brigden is survived by his wife Julia Dreyer Brigden and his son Jack Brigden of Santa Rosa, his stepdaughter Jessica Merz and his grandson David Merz of Novato.