January 28th, 2005

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."

For more on Capaldi's passing, please see Billboard.com