R.I.P. Jim "Motorhead" Sherwood

A couple of sources report that Jim (James) "Motorhead" Sherwood, member of the Mothers of Invention in the 1960's, has passed away.
Sherwood went to high school with Frank Zappa (who later became leader of the Mothers in the 60's). Jim Sherwood started out as roadie for the group but soon became a regular member playing saxophone and tambourine. He passed away on December 25th at the age of 69.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jim_Sherwood

http://lineout.thestranger.com/lineout/archives/2011/12/26/mothers-of-invention-saxophonistvocalist-jim-motorhead-sherwood-1942-2011