Tam Tam Go! drummer Rafael Callejo dies

• Tam Tam Go! drummer dies.
• Details of his death have been released.
• The band’s singer says goodbye with a moving message.

Drummer Rafael Callejo dies. The band, originally from Badajoz, is in mourning due to the passing of their drummer Rafael Callejo. Reports indicate that the drummer died at the age of 65 and the Campillos brothers have paid tribute to him in recent hours.

Rafael was one of the founders of the group Tam Tam Go! and, as confirmed on social media, the musician died at the age of 65. Fans have been sharing online messages of support and mourning the loss of the musician who triumphed in the 80s and 90s.

Tam Tam Go! vocalist released the sad news

The singer and composer of the Spanish band, Nacho Campillo, informed the group’s fans about what happened through his Instagram account, where he wrote a farewell note accompanied by a photo of the group in its early days.

The artist expressed his pain at the loss of his musical partner. “Dear Rafa, the first song I learned to play on the guitar was BlackBird and it was thanks to you because you played it like an angel and better than Paul McCartney himself, that’s where it all started. I will be grateful as long as I live,” he began. Filed Under: Drummer Rafael Callejo dies

An emotional goodbye

In addition, the 62-year-old singer from Spain announced that they started composing songs together many years ago. Campillo’s moving post inspired many followers express their feelings about the unfortunate loss.

“We wrote great songs together that will remain in the memory of many generations. Rest in peace, friend. I wish we could get together in another life if there was one and play in some club Till there was you or This Boy again. You were second to none performing those songs. See you always Rafa,” wrote the singer. Filed Under: Drummer Rafael Callejo dies

Rafael Callejo had been away from music for years

Nacho’s brother, Javier Campillo, another of the founders, paid his own tribute on Facebook: “Dear Rafa, blessed is the time we spent together. Your hands were a gift for TTG! Your own style full of personality. We are devastated… Rest in peace,” wrote the deceased musician’s colleague and friend.

According to 20 Minutos, Callejo had been out of the musical group since 1994 and was dedicated to his other careers as a pharmacist and teacher in the health field. The artist focused on developing his skills in other areas completely outside of music. Filed Under: Drummer Rafael Callejo dies

Fans of the musician say goodbye

However, the original members of this group that was born after members of various musical bands crossed paths in Badajoz in the 70s and that definitively germinated in Madrid in 1987, reported the Spanish outlet.

The fans of the group have been saying goodbye to the artist, leaving messages of condolences and support for his family and close friends. “May he rest in peace.” “I am very sorry Nacho.” “I am very sorry! A great musician and person, encouragement for you and your family.” “I’m so sorry! Light and good trip for Rafa. Kisses dear Nacho.” Filed Under: Drummer Rafael Callejo dies