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Ultravox star and Vienna co-writer Chris Cross dies aged 71-Tori Brazier-Entertainment – Metro
His Vienna co-star Midge Ure has paid tribute.
Chris Cross has died (Picture: Rex)
Chris Cross, band member of Ultravox, who co-wrote their hit Vienna, has died aged 71.
Cross, whose real name was Chris Allen, died on March 25, but the news was only announced late last night.
His Ultravox co-star and thre group’s frontman Midge Ure paid tribute on Facebook, writing: ‘We worked together, we played together, made music and directed videos together. We were instant friends as well as Ultravox comrades.
‘Even after years apart we managed to pick up where we left off like the years in between never existed.
‘You were the glue that held the band together. You were the logic in the madness and the madness in our lives. It was great to know and grow with you.’
‘You are loved and missed old friend ,’ he signed off.
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