Gerard Smith, the bass player for indie-rock standouts TV on the Radio, has died of lung cancer. He was 36. The band, which just released its new album “Nine Types of Light,” had revealed Smith’s diagnosis in March.
A statement on the band’s website today said: “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.”
Shows April 20 in Detroit, April 22 in Chicago, April 23-24 in Minneapolis and April 26 in Denver have been canceled.
It is always sad to hear of someone passing, especially someone who has contributed to the world of music. May he rest in peace….