Ultravox star Chris Cross dies aged 71 as lead singer Midge Ure pays tribute to ‘old friend’
Midge Ure, the front-man for Vienna hitmakers Ultravox, has paid tribute to his bandmate and “old friend” Chris Cross.
Cross, 71, died on March 25, according to the Daily Mail, with a cause of death still to be confirmed.
Cross – real name Chris Allen – was an integral part of Ultravox, playing and co-writing their biggest hit Vienna.
His bandmate and singer Ure took to Facebook to share a tribute to his friend which included an old snap of the two on a skiing holiday.
Ure penned: “Chris Allen. 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. (sic)
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