Horslips guitarist Johnny Fean dies aged 71

Horslips' Johnny Fean at a photocall to announce details of their 2009 reunion.
Johnny Fean, best known as the guitarist of Irish rock trailblazers Horslips, has passed away at age 71, according to a statement issued by the band today.
The band confirmed that Fean passed away this morning at his home in Shannon.