“He was one of a kind”: Alabama guitar legend Wayne Perkins – who played with the Rolling Stones, Bob Marley, and Joni Mitchell – dies at 74

Wayne Perkins performs live in London circa 1972.

Alabama has lost one of its most talented guitar players as Wayne Perkins, the legendary Swamper who played with the Rolling Stones, Joni Mitchell, Bob Marley, and more, has died, aged 74.

His death was confirmed on Facebook by his brother, Dale, who played with his brother in Alabama Power, and said there was no one quite like him.