TV on the Radio Bassist Gerard Smith Dies of Lung Cancer

Smith’s work can be heard on three of the group’s latest albums, including “Nine Types of Light,” just released last week. The band canceled several upcoming shows in light of the tragic news and posted this statement: “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.”
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11 Responses to TV on the Radio Bassist Gerard Smith Dies of Lung Cancer

  1. NeraFX

    Oh my God. And I just got their new album! It’s gonna make me sad when I listen to it, now. ;n;

  2. ThePaulpFiction

    I wonder if he was able to celebrate 4/20.

  3. MrBloodlust3996

    Man i skate to there music every day, very sad loss. They announced his death on Alt Nation today.

  4. drewskateboards

    :( I love them.

  5. Mrxander93

    R.I.P

  6. ScarvoHumanoid0012

    RIP. =’(

  7. HardcoreHangovers

    Gerard….

    RIP :(

  8. henryblobby

    Tears flow but I know your smiling,safe journey and peace be with you!

  9. MeatLoafEnchilada

    Smoked hella weed, yo

  10. aenimouse

    RIP

  11. noisebelowtheground

    RIP man…your jammin with the greats!

    ;( sadly missed

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