DEFACTO - MARS VOLTA....Jeremy Ward Dead (1 Viewer)

[Rimbaud]

Just come across this piece about Defacto`s main man - Jeremy Ward.
http://www.rollingstone.com/news/newsarticle.asp?nid=18121


Dead at 27 years old.
I have`nt heard the Mars Volta yet - but he was a member also.

Defacto were great though.Dub, dub dub.

 

[Rimbaud]

Overdose apparently - from a reliable source(i.e. ..the net)
From www.goldstandardlabs.com......(the mother of many a website) - for those who give a shit...read on.For those who don`t...back to your insignificant squabbling.


"The members, family and friends of The Mars Volta were shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of Mars Volta band member Jeremy Ward. Ward, 27, was found dead in his Los Angeles home by his roommate on the evening of Sunday, May 25. The cause of death has yet to be determined pending autopsy. Ward served as sound manipulator for The Mars Volta, working on every one of their recordings and live shows. The band commented on this loss as follows:

"We have collaborated with Jeremy for the past 10 years. He was the driving force of Defacto, and an integral part of The Mars Volta, who often went unnoticed because he chose to perform offstage. In addition to music, Jeremy was an incredibly talented writer and painter. We are devastated by the loss, but know that Jeremy will continue to be with us in spirit at every show and during the making of every record.""

 

[Wedge]

he chose to perform offstage? whats that mean?

the mars volta are great

 

[jp]

he sat at the mixing desk at the back of the venue and triggered effects for cedric's vocals