R.I.P. Kevin Garcia

2017-05-03 by SandwichBubble | 7 Comments
Bassist and founding member of indie rock group Grandaddy has passed away after suffering from a stroke on May 1st. He was 41. A statement was issued by the band on their Facebook:

There are no accurate words to express what we need to. We are absolutely shattered to say that we lost our friend and band mate Kevin Garcia early this afternoon. He succumbed to the effects of a massive stroke. We were all able to say goodbye to him and he was surrounded by his closest friends and family here in Modesto. Kevin started playing with Grandaddy when he was fifteen. He was an actual angel. He navigated life with a grace, a generosity and a kindness that was utterly unique. And contagious. He is loved so deeply by so many. Kevin was a proud father of two children, Jayden and Gavin. He is survived by his grandmother Joan, his parents Randy and Barbara (who let us practice at their house until 2001...and who are the best), his brothers Craig and Jeff and his wife Sondra. We'll have more to say in the days ahead. Right now the four of us are grieving together. With great sadness and love, Grandaddy

A GoFundMe has been made to help Garcia's family with expenses: www.gofundme.com/friends-of-kevin-garcia

Evermore



Source: http://www.rollingstone.com/music/news/kevin-garcia-grandaddy-bassist-and-co-founder-dead-w480373

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Sowing
Moderator
May 3rd 2017
45532 Comments


Damn, RIP. I didn't think much of Last Place but I'm going to re-listen now out of respect.

Jots
Emeritus
May 3rd 2017
7632 Comments


oh. : [

zakalwe
May 3rd 2017
41941 Comments


Too young. Didn't even get the chance to be a grandaddy

guitarded_chuck
May 3rd 2017
18070 Comments


damn. sumday was one of my jams when i was younger

RIP

Sinternet
Emeritus
May 3rd 2017
26909 Comments


oh what this is horrible RIP

henryChinaski
May 3rd 2017
5192 Comments


Fuck man, this is sad.

RIP

elliootsmeuth
May 5th 2017
4013 Comments


This is so sad. RIP



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