A musician known for his work in prog rock — and who was once a member of David Bowie’s live band — has died.

He was 76 years old.

Louder Sound reports how the death of Simon House — a keyboardist and violinist who is also well-known for being a member of English group Hawkwind — was confirmed by his daughter, Holly, on Sunday.

According to NME, the Nottingham, England native was a savant on the keyboard and violin. House left his mark on the music world, particularly during his time with Hawkwind, a band that is largely considered to be the first “space rock” group.

“It’s with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our dear friend and brilliant collaborator,” reads a statement from House’s label Cleopatra Records. “Simon wasn’t just a musician — he was a sonic architect who helped shape the sound of a generation.

“He shared the stage with legends: David Bowie, Lemmy-era Hawkwind, and Nick Turner, always leaving his unmistakable mark. From the art-rock brilliance of Bowie’s ‘Boys Keep swinging’ era to the boundary-pushing tours with Nik and Cleopatra in the ‘90s, Simon’s electrifying violin and cosmic keyboard lifted every track, every show, every moment.”

The statement adds: “His vision brought depth, texture, and soul — he simply made everything better. We miss you deeply, Simon. Rest easy, my friend. Your sound lives on.”

Further information regarding the nature of House’s death remains pending as of the publishing of this report.