Ultravox star who performed and co-wrote traditional Vienna hit has died as frontman Midge Ure pays tribute to ‘cherished and missed outdated good friend’

Ultravox star, Chris Cross who performed the bass and co-wrote their traditional Vienna hit, has died age 71.

The musician – actual title Chris Allen – died on March 25 however the unhappy information was solely introduced late final evening.

Ultravox frontman Midge Ure paid tribute to his good friend: ‘We labored collectively, we performed collectively, made music and directed movies collectively. 

‘We have been on the spot pals in addition to Ultravox comrades. Even after years aside we managed to select up the place we left off just like the years in between by no means existed. You have been the glue that held the band collectively. 

‘You have been the logic within the insanity and the insanity in our lives. It was nice to know and develop with you. You might be cherished and missed outdated good friend.’

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