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Fans Pay Tribute After Bassist Barry Mitchell’s Death

8/21/2026

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Barry Mitchell Tribute

Fans posted heartfelt tributes on Facebook after Barry Mitchell’s death.
One attendee recalled meeting Barry Mitchell at the 2009 UK Queen Convention and described him as an interesting speaker.
Several fans said they spent many conventions with Barry Mitchell and remembered his humor and camaraderie.
The Daily Star used the tribute piece to promote its WhatsApp community and invited readers to join.

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Barry Mitchell Bass

Barry Mitchell played bass for Queen in 13 gigs before departing.
Because Queen lacked original songs, Freddie Mercury added classic rock & roll to sets.
Mitchell wrote bass lines for “Liar” and “Son And Daughter,” later emulated by others.
John Deacon later altered Mitchell’s bass lines with his own live variations.
After leaving the industry, Mitchell returned in the 1990s with Jayne Raydio, Steve Ray, Frank Carter and Darren Claxton.

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Barry Mitchell Tribute

Fans posted heartfelt tributes on Facebook after Barry Mitchell’s death.
One attendee recalled meeting Barry Mitchell at the 2009 UK Queen Convention and described him as an interesting speaker.
Several fans said they spent many conventions with Barry Mitchell and remembered his humor and camaraderie.
The Daily Star used the tribute piece to promote its WhatsApp community and invited readers to join.

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