Rip David Reilly 71-05

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GOD LIVES UNDERWATER founding member David Reilly passed away on Sunday, October 16 due to complications from longstanding stomach problems. He was 34 years old. Thom Hazaert of Corporate Punishment Records — the label which released Reilly's solo EP, "Inside", in 2004 — has issued the following statement regarding Reilly's death:

"I just received the devastating news that my brother and friend, and the first artist signed to Corporate Punishment, David Reilly (who was also the singer and one half of one of the greatest and most underrated bands to ever exist, GOD LIVES UNDERWATER), passed away [Sunday] morning due to complications from longstanding stomach problems. David had his demons just like everyone, and he lived his life the best he could. Yeah, he ........ up, and when he ........ up it was usually big. But I am honored and humbled to have had the chance to work with someone like him, an amazing artist and visionary, who in my eyes will always be one of the most talented people to ever walk the Earth.

"We had the amazing pleasure of releasing David's first and only official solo recording, 'Inside', last year, and he had recently signed a deal with Sony to release a new solo record. Unfortunately this will never happen, which might be one of the biggest travesties of all. And although he will remain forever in our hearts, David will be sorely missed by everyone at Corporate Punishment Records."

Ive read that the album is in final mixing stages... i really hope it sees the light of day.

David deserves it.

It would be amazing if Underworld would do a cover of a GLU song...

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wasn't a fan, but it's sad nonetheless.
FYI, threads pertaining to music/musicians other than UW should be posted in 'headset'.

welcome to dirty.

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Oops, sorry...

And thanks!

And yeah... its very sad.

It seems like tragedy followed him everywhere

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