’90s rock band mourning death of key member at 68

Bob Rupe, the bassist for the popular 1990s alternative rock band Cracker, has died.

He was 68.

Cracker shared the news of his death on Instagram.

“It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of Bob Rupe,” the statement on the band’s page read. “Bob was the charismatic and talented bassists for Cracker from roughly 1994 to 1999. Along with the late Charlie Quintana, he formed the rhythm section that powered Cracker’s theatre and shed tours at the peak of the band’s popularity. Bob also played bass guitar on many Cracker recordings, most notably the albums The Golden Age and Gentleman’s Blues.

Cracker shared the news of his death on Instagram.

“It is with a heavy heart that we share the passing of Bob Rupe,” the statement on the band’s page read. “Bob was the charismatic and talented bassists for Cracker from roughly 1994 to 1999. Along with the late Charlie Quintana, he formed the rhythm section that powered Cracker’s theatre and shed tours at the peak of the band’s popularity. Bob also played bass guitar on many Cracker recordings, most notably the albums The Golden Age and Gentleman’s Blues.