Instagram/Wayne Perkins guitarist Music Guitarist Wayne Perkins, who played with Joni Mitchell & Bob Marley and nearly joined the Rolling Stones, has died at 74. March 18, 2026 AceShowbiz - Wayne Perkins, a highly respected guitarist who contributed to landmark recordings by Joni Mitchell and Bob Marley and the Wailers, passed away at age 74 following a stroke. His brother Dale confirmed the news on Facebook, sharing that Wayne died peacefully with family members present.