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#1 Posted on 20.4.11 1943.54 | Instant Rating: 6.22
Bassist for TV on the Radio has passed away.

TV On the Radio's Gerard Smith dies of lung cancer (hosted.ap.org)

One of those bands that has made it bigger than I ever thought they would (and I say that as a fan). And geez, 36 is awfully young to be taken down in any way, shape or form.

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#2 Posted on 21.4.11 1146.18 | Instant Rating: 3.31
    Originally posted by Leroy
    Bassist for TV on the Radio has passed away.

    TV On the Radio's Gerard Smith dies of lung cancer (hosted.ap.org)

    One of those bands that has made it bigger than I ever thought they would (and I say that as a fan). And geez, 36 is awfully young to be taken down in any way, shape or form.

    (edited by Leroy on 20.4.11 1912)


It sounds like he went quickly, too. Wasn't he only diagnosed about a month ago? RIP, Gerard.





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