ContactMusic — Sir Elton John is struggling to come to terms with the death of his bass player Bob Birch likening his longterm musician friend to family Birch 56 was found dead at his home in Los Angeles in the early hours of Wednesday 15Aug12 a... more info

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USA Today Music — Gunshot wound to the head.. more info

ContactMusic — Sir Elton John has been left devastated and shocked after his bass player Robert Wayne Birch was found dead in his apartment with a gunshot wound to the head The case is being investigated as a possible suicide according to Los Angeles Assi... more info

ContactMusic — Sir Elton John has paid tribute to his late bass player Bob Birch and sent his condolences to the musicians family Birch 56 was found dead at his home in Los Angeles in the early hours of Wednesday morning 15Aug12 and officials are... more info

411 Mania — Bob Birch was 56… more info

Starpulse — Elton John's bassist has been found dead after apparently taking his own life. The body of Robert Wayne Birch (pictured behind Elton in the orange shirt), who has been rocking out with Elton since... more info

Perez Hilton — Another heartbreak! Ever since 1992, Robert Wayne Birch, or Bob Birch, had been playing bass for Elton John, even lending his talents on Candle in the Wind. But according to police, Robert was found dead around the corner from his house Wednesday mo... more info

Guardian Music — Officials are investigating death of Robert Wayne Birch, whose body was found in the Los Angeles area, as 'a possible suicide'Robert Wayne Birch, a backup musician and bass player for Elton John, was found dead in the Los Angeles area on Wednesday. H... more info

Jam! Showbiz Music, Canada — Elton John's bassist has been found dead after apparently taking his own life. more info