We’re sad to report on the loss of Jim Clench, bassist with April Whine and Bachman Turner Overdrive, who passed away today in Montreal after fighting Stage 4 lung cancer. April Wine’s Myles Goodwyn posted the following:

He was a hell of a bass player and possessed one of the most unique voices in rock. I had the pleasure of writing songs with him in the 70`s , although my most-liked songs of his, he penned alone… "Oowatanite," "Cat`s Claw," and my personal fave, "You Opened Up My Eyes." Jim was one of the smartest, funniest and most giving persons I ever met. When Jim passed on, he left a lot of friends and fans saddened. His illness was sudden, and a surprise to myself and to the other members of April Wine. I`m sorry that I didn’t have a chance to personally say goodbye. Perhaps we`ll get the chance to say hello again some day… and write some more tunes together. Rest in peace Jimmy.

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