Black Oak Arkansas’ Rickie Lee Reynolds passes away at the age of 72

Rickie Lee Reynolds, the guitarist of US southern rock band Black Oak Arkansas, has died aged 72. Reynolds’ daughter Amber Lee confirmed the news on social media. Reynolds was reportedly hospitalised for COVID symptoms, after which he died of a cardiac arrest.

“I want to thank each and every one of you for your outpour of compassion and care. It had me in tears to see all of the love for my father, and I know he would have a hard time fighting them back himself.

This is so difficult to have to share, but every single one of you meant the world to him. Unfortunately, this morning he suffered another cardiac arrest, which they were unable to resuscitate him from. We are all heartbroken by this massive loss, and the whole world feels colder and more empty without his presence among us.

Please take a moment of silence today to remember all of the love he gave to the world, and take some time to give back some of those wonderful feelings that he gave us all in our times of need. Share his greatness with another today, and help make the world a better place, just as he did. Let’s shine his light upon all around us. Look at something beautiful today and truly appreciate it deeply in your soul.”