Hambi & The Dance frontman Hambi Haralambous has died.
The star led the group, who shot to fame in the ’80s with their debut album Heartache – their only LP – and singles including Too Late to Fly the Flag and Living In a Heartache.
While no official cause of death has been given, Hambi was hospitalised in September amid a battle with Covid-19. Sharing a photo from his hospital bed, the star penned: “To all my Facebook friends who think Covid is a hoax. Think again.”
In addition to his career onstage, Hambi also owned The Pink Museum Recording Studio, where Oasis recorded much of the early demos as well as many other bands.
Orchestral Manoeuvres in the Dark (OMD) paid tribute to Hambi on their Facebook page, writing: “It is with great sadness we say goodbye to Hambi Haralambous.
“Husband, father, and grandfather,” they added. “The creator of the Motor Museum Studio, director of our live media films and our friend.”
OMD’s frontman Andy McCluskey is currently isolating after testing positive for coronavirus. The group had been due to hit the stage for a live stream gig before a small audience later this months, but the date has been moved to next March due to the pandemic.
Our thoughts are with Hambi’s friends and family.
