Paul ‘Tonka’ Chapman, the Welsh guitar player known for his many stints with UK hard rock legends UFO, has passed away at the age of 66. His death yesterday – June 9 – was confirmed by his son who issued the following statement on the official Paul ‘Tonka’ Chapman Facebook page. “It is with a heavy heart writing this, today is my dad’s 66th birthday. He passed away earlier this afternoon. He was a brilliant, energetic, loving and most carefree person and the first man I ever loved. Everyone he came in contact with loved him. no ADORED him. will keep everyone posted on his celebration of life. I appreciate everyone’s thoughts and prayers as his family grieves and processes everything at this time. I love you Dad. So much.” Paul’s death was met with immediate ...
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