Chas Newby, former Beatles bassist, dies at 81

Former Beatles bassist Chas Newby, who "stepped in" for the band for a few dates, has died, according to the Cavern Club Liverpool music venue.

Chas Newby, who once played as a bassist for The Beatles, has died according to the Cavern Club Liverpool music venue.

"It's with great sadness to hear about the passing of Chas Newby," the club said in a Facebook post. "Chas stepped in for The Beatles for a few dates when Stuart Sutcliffe stayed in Hamburg and latterly he played for The Quarrymen."

"Interestingly, he was also the first left-handed bass guitarist in The Beatles," the post added. "RIP Chas Newby thoughts and well wishes from everybody at The Cavern Club."

This is a developing story.

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