TV on the Radio says bassist Gerard Smith has died of lung cancer. The band says on its website that Smith died Wednesday morning. His death comes a little over a month after it was announced that he was battling the disease. At the time, the band said Smith had health insurance, great medical care and had already seen "dramatic results." However, Smith was unable to join the band on tour as they promoted their last album, "Nine Types of Light." The group says it will miss Smith terribly and calls him "our beloved friend and bandmate."...
- 4/20/2011
- by AP Staff
- Hitfix
Gerard Smith, bassist and keyboard player for the Brooklyn-based indie art rock band TV on the Radio, has died of lung cancer. The band released a short statement on their website that reads:
We are very sad to announce the death of our beloved friend and bandmate, Gerard Smith, following a courageous fight against lung cancer. Gerard passed away the morning of April 20th, 2011. We will miss him terribly.
The following shows will be cancelled:
April 20 St. Andrew Halls, Detroit Mi
April 22 Metro, Chicago Il
April 23 First Ave, Minneapolis Mn
April 24 First Ave, Minneapolis Mn
April 26 Ogden, Denver Co
There will be more information as it becomes available.
Smith was a member of the band for their past two albums, "Dear Science" and the brand new "Nine Types of Light," released just last week.
The band announced Smith was sick just last month, releasing a statement on their website.
"He...
We are very sad to announce the death of our beloved friend and bandmate, Gerard Smith, following a courageous fight against lung cancer. Gerard passed away the morning of April 20th, 2011. We will miss him terribly.
The following shows will be cancelled:
April 20 St. Andrew Halls, Detroit Mi
April 22 Metro, Chicago Il
April 23 First Ave, Minneapolis Mn
April 24 First Ave, Minneapolis Mn
April 26 Ogden, Denver Co
There will be more information as it becomes available.
Smith was a member of the band for their past two albums, "Dear Science" and the brand new "Nine Types of Light," released just last week.
The band announced Smith was sick just last month, releasing a statement on their website.
"He...
- 4/20/2011
- by Jordan Zakarin
- Huffington Post
TV on the Radio announced today on their website that bassist Gerard Smith has been diagnosed with lung cancer. The news comes on the heels of the completion of the band's fifth studio album Nine Types Of Light.
The band writes, "he has been undergoing treatment and will be unable to participate in the upcoming tour. Gerard is fortunate enough to have health insurance and is receiving excellent medical care. Already we have seen dramatic results. Combine that with Gerard's legendarily willful disposition and it might just be cancer that has the problem. We appreciate your concern and support for Gerard and his family."
The tour will continue as planned, beginning in Austin for SXSW. They have already released two songs in anticipation of the album, "Will Do" and "Caffeinated Consciousness." Take a listen and check out the tour dates below.
TV on the Radio:
03-17-19 Austin, TX - SXSW
04-08 Philadelphia,...
The band writes, "he has been undergoing treatment and will be unable to participate in the upcoming tour. Gerard is fortunate enough to have health insurance and is receiving excellent medical care. Already we have seen dramatic results. Combine that with Gerard's legendarily willful disposition and it might just be cancer that has the problem. We appreciate your concern and support for Gerard and his family."
The tour will continue as planned, beginning in Austin for SXSW. They have already released two songs in anticipation of the album, "Will Do" and "Caffeinated Consciousness." Take a listen and check out the tour dates below.
TV on the Radio:
03-17-19 Austin, TX - SXSW
04-08 Philadelphia,...
- 3/15/2011
- by Theo Spielberg
- Huffington Post
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