1975: Gary Thain (27 years, 207 days)

SONG: Easy Livin’ - Uriah Heep 1973 Gary Mervin Thain (15 May 1948 – 8 December 1975) was a rock bassist, best known for his work with British band, Uriah Heep. Born in Christchurch, New Zealand, Thain was part of the rock trio The New Nadir and with the drummer Peter Dawkins, he travelled from New Zealand to London.