It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our dear friend and founding member of Nucleus and A Foot in Coldwater, Robert (Bob) Horne. Bob died suddenly on January 12, 2026. Our deepest sympathy and sincere condolences to Fran, Bonnie, Kari and the extended family.
Bob was a classically-trained keyboardist, and was one of the most unique and proficient B3 organists we ever knew. He loved R&B music and played with Toronto icons David Clayton Thomas and Dominic Troiano before joining The Power Project in the late 1960s.
When The Lords of London made the switch from a commercial rock band to a progressive fusion style, we asked him to join us in Nucleus. When Bob, Hughie Leggett and myself met Alex Machin and Paul Naumann, A Foot In Coldwater was born.
Our relationship with Bob was multi-faceted. He became our de facto leader.
He excelled in the business side of music. He was tough, enterprising and talented. If you were lucky enough to be his friend, you were his friend for life.
To us, he was more than a triend...he truly was our Brother.
Rest in Peace our dear Brother. You will be forever in our hearts Danny Taylor, Alex Machin, Hughie Leggat (Foot), Greg Fitzpatrick, John Richardson (Nucleus), the late Brian (Turtle) Hamelin, Wayne Ferguson, Tex, Steve, Jimmy (Mung) Leggat and all our crew members.
Posted by Paul Leask, Administer A Foot In Coldwater FB page
