Legendary musician Terry Cox has died aged 89. Best known for collaborating with David Bowie, Elton John, the Bee Gees, and he was also drummer for the British folk-rock group Pentangle. His bandmates have confirmed his death, describing Cox as a "drummer of rare instinct and imagination."

They penned: "In a short statement on their social media pages, Pentangle said, "Terry Cox R.I.P. One of Pentangle's five points of light - a drummer of rare instinct and imagination. Alongside Danny Thompson, he formed a rhythm section that redefined the boundaries of folk, jazz, and beyond. Our love and condolences go out to his family, friends, and all who knew him." The news of Cox's death leaves singer Jacqui McShee as the remaining band member from the original line-up behind the first six studio albums from the band, from The Penangle in 1968 to Solomon's Seal in 1976.

Guitarists Bert Jansch and John Renbourn passed away in 2011 and 2016 respectively, and bassist Danny Thompson died last year.

Cox was a legend in the music industry, drumming on David Bowie’s Space Oddity single. Throughout his lengthy career, he also worked with Elton John, Rick Springfield, the Bee Gees, Alexis Korner, Mike Batt, Scott Walker, Rupert Hine, Long John Baldry and Charles Aznavour.

Tributes poured in from devastated fans as they learned the news, as one said: "RIP to a member of the most musically talented band ever formed each one a master of their craft."

Another added: "Sad news. Met him and the band back in 1969 at the National Jazz and Blues festival in Plumpton. To me, they always seemed like a bunch of mates who dropped by for tea and biscuits and then played some new songs for you. RIP Terry."

A third chimed in: "What an IMMENSE loss to the musical world, and indeed the world as a whole!" as a fourth simply said: "R.I.P Sir."