Beatles collaborator Jackie Lomax dies, aged 69

Jackie Lomax, a longtime collaborator and friend of The Beatles, died on Sunday after losing his battle with cancer.

Lomax was part of the thriving ‘Merseybeat’ music scene of the 1960s and his band The Undertakers were signed to The Beatles’ Apple Records for the release of his 1969 album Is This What You Want?.

It was noted on his website that a recently completed album is due out within a few months.

Lomax was 69 at the time of his death, and is survived by first wife, Dionne Lomax; their daughters Vicki, Janine and Louise; and five grandchildren. A funeral will be held followed by a memorial ceremony in Liverpool.

[via Rolling Stone]