Hogsnort Rupert's lead singer and founding member has died.
Alec Wishart helped found the band in 1968, and was the voice out front of a string of hugely popular hits in the 70s.
Fellow Hogsnort Rupert founder Dave Luther met Mr Wishart playing football together in Wellington in 1967.
Mr Luther told Stuff he recognised the singer's talent immediately.
They released their first hit in 1970.