He played bass on many of the songs from the golden age of rock.

), Haim (Summer Girl), and Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch.

Flowers also played bass on BowiesDiamond Dogs, which featured his work on the hit Rebel Rebel.

Herbie Flowers, Bassist on Lou Reed’s ‘Walk on the Wild Side,’ Dead at 86

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Aside from his incredible musicianship over many decades, he was a beautiful soul and a very funny man.

He will be sorely missed.