Gary Thain
(1948-1975)

New Zealand bassist (1948–1975) – Gary Thain was born in Christchurch (Largest city in the South Island of New Zealand) on May 15th, 1948 and died in London (Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom) on December 8th, 1975 at the age of 27. Today Gary Thain would be 76 years old.

Age

how old was Gary Thain when he died?

Gary Thain died in 1975 at the age of 27.

Biographical data

Birthday	May 15th, 1948 (Saturday)
Place of Birth	Christchurch Largest city in the South Island of New Zealand
Death Date	December 8th, 1975 (Monday)
Death place	London Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom
Birth sign (Zodiac)	Taurus (The Bull) ♉
Chinese Zodiac	Rat 鼠

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Gary Thain

Birthday

When was Gary Thain born?

Gary Thain was born on May 15th, 1948.

Death

When did Gary Thain die?

Gary Thain died on December 8th, 1975 at the age of 27 in London (Capital and largest city of England and the United Kingdom). Today Gary Thain would be 76 years old.