LOS ANGELES, CA. (THECOUNT) — George “Pops” Chambers, singer and bassist for the influential Sixties psych-soul outfit the Chambers Brothers, who wrote, recorded and performed the classic rock hit, “Time Has Come Today,” has died. He was 88.
Chambers reportedly passed away on Friday, October 12th, according to a social media posting.
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The musician’s death was announced on the Chambers Brothers’ Facebook page with a short note that read, “To all our fans, friends and loved ones, I was informed this morning at about 5:00 am, that my brother George, known as ‘Pops’ Chambers has passed. We thank you for all your years of Love Peace and Happiness,” reports RollingStone.
The Chambers Brothers were active in the late Sixties through the mid-Seventies and are best known for their 11-minute song, “Time Has Come Today.” A shortened version of the track was first released as a single in 1966, but it wasn’t until late 1967/early 1968 that an abridged version of the song became a surprise sleeper hit, peaking at Number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100, where it sat for five weeks.
No details on the cause of death were given. George’s brother and bandmate, Lester Chambers, did not immediately return Rolling Stone‘s request for comment.
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