TRIBUTES have been paid to a musician and leisure centre boss who has died after a long illness.

Lincoln Anderson, from Wix, played bass with the legendary Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel from 2001, and was also manager at Brightlingsea Leisure Centre.

Steve’s website said: “It is with a heavy heart that we must report that Lincoln Anderson passed away after a long illness.

“Steve and all the band and crew send their deepest sympathies to Lincoln’s wife, Shereen, and his family and close friends.”