The bassist for Grandaddy, the best band ever to come out of Modesto California, died yesterday after suffering a sudden stroke on Monday. He was 41 years old and leaves a wife, two children, and many other family members. The band had released their first new album in 10 years earlier this year, and was to start a West Coast tour in Vancouver this coming Sunday. I had planned to see them in Portland next Tuesday, and I am crushed by this. They were one of the most amazing live bands I've seen, and was really looking forward to the show.
http://www.npr.org/sections/therecord/2017/05/02/526663521/grandaddy-bassist-kevin-garcia-dies-after-massive-stroke
