Michael Fisher, founding member and guitarist of Seattle rock band Heart, has passed away. Michael’s brother, Roger, confirmed his passing on social media Tuesday.
“It is with deep sadness and heavy hearts that our family has experienced the loss of the incredible spirit Michael Fisher was to all of us,” Roger wrote on Facebook.
Heart founding member Michael Fisher passes away
Heart formed their band in 1967, with bassist Steve Fossen and brothers Michael and Roger Fisher. The group had a few name changes before landing on Heart, including Army, Hocus Pocus, and White Heart.
Heart’s debut album, “Dreamboat Annie, released in 1976, went double platinum and peaked at No. seven on the Billboard 200. Heart went on to release two more albums with the Roger brothers: “Little Queen” and “Dog & Butterfly.”…