GUITARIST GUY BAILEY, a co-founder of The Quireboys, has died after a short illness. He was 62. The news was confirmed by vocalist and bandmate Spike. “My best friend Guy Bailey passed away peacefully in hospital last night in the arms of his beloved Bianca,” he wrote. “Guy was the kindest, funniest man you could have the pleasure of being around. He was loved by everyone who he ever worked with, all the bands he ever toured with and all the Quireboys fans he ever met. He certainly loved you all more than you will ever know.”