Tony Thorpe, Rubettes guitarist, dies at 80
Veteran 1970s pop-rock musician and mentor had recently battled health issues.
Tony Thorpe, the guitarist for the popular 1970s pop and rock group The Rubettes, has died.
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Veteran 1970s pop-rock musician and mentor had recently battled health issues.
Published Jul 22, 2026, 5:30 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive
Tony Thorpe, the guitarist for the popular 1970s pop and rock group The Rubettes, has died.
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