Van Der Graaf Generator

Some remained in obscurity because they were a little before their time – and some, quite frankly, were just too out there.

Nic Potter, bassist for Van Der Graaf Generator died of complications from pneumonia on Jan. 18 at 61 years old. Band leader Peter Hammill broke the news on his site: "The great Nic Mozart passed away last night. Deeply, deeply missed."

Nic Potter, former bassist for progressive rock band Van Der Graaf Generator, has died after suffering complications from pneumonia. He was 61.