With his handsome boxer's face and a singing voice of bruised soulfulness, Jim Capaldi might have achieved the degree of fame that fell upon his friend Steve Winwood. Instead, Capaldi, who has died of cancer aged 60, will remain best known as the drummer with Traffic, the group he and Winwood formed in 1967 with two other West Midlands musicians, the guitarist and songwriter Dave Mason and the saxophonist and flautist Chris Wood.
Traffic bandmate and longtime friend Jim Capaldi passed away this morning at 2 a.m.
Capaldi was 60 years old.
Of the passing of Capaldi, Steve said, "This is a loss to me of a lifelong dear friend and to the world of a great poet, songwriter, and musician. I am proud to have been his writing partner on so many songs. Our sympathy is with his wife, Aninha, and his family at this time."
Steve Winwood has added his vocals to two forthcoming releases in aid of the recent tragic events in Asia.
The first track was written by Bluey of Incognito and Graham Harvey with the current title of 'Hope Collective.' Other artists that feature on this track are Chaka Khan, Jocelyn Brown, Maysa Leak, Carleen Anderson, Taka Boom, Omar, Amp Fiddler, Maxi Jazz, Jamie Cullum, Lemar, Raghav, and Shazney Lewis.