R.I.P. Gerard Smith of TV on the Radio

Keyboard and bass player, Gerard Smith, of TV on the Radio, passed away Wednesday morning. The band released the following statement on their website today:

"We are very sad to announce the death of our beloved friend and band mate, Gerard Smith, following a courageous fight against lung cancer. Gerard passed away the morning of April 20th, 2011. We will miss him terribly." 

Smith was 34 years old. My thoughts are with TVOTR and Smith's family.

Here is a video of TVOTR with Peter Murphy and Trent Reznor. It's fun to watch.

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Reference:

http://www.aceshowbiz.com/news/view/00039916.html