Grandaddy bassist and founding member Kevin Garcia has died aged 41.
A statement from the band confirmed that he "was surrounded by his closest friends and family" in Modesto, California when he "succumbed to the effects of a massive stroke."
Garcia started playing in Grandaddy when he was 15 years old. The band recently released their comeback LP, ‘Last Place’, their first since 2006, and completed a UK tour in support of it, which included a date at London's Roundhouse.
Below is the full statement posted on Grandaddy's Facebook page:
"There are no accurate words to express what we need to.
We are absolutely shattered to say that we lost our friend and band mate Kevin Garcia early this afternoon. He succumbed to the effects of a massive stroke.
We were all able to say goodbye to him and he was surrounded by his closest friends and family here in Modesto.
Kevin started playing with Grandaddy when he was fifteen. He was an actual angel. He navigated life with a grace, a generosity and a kindness that was utterly unique. And contagious. He is loved so deeply by so many.
Kevin was a proud father of two children, Jayden and Gavin. He is survived by his grandmother Joan, his parents Randy and Barbara (who let us practice at their house until 2001...and who are the best), his brothers Craig and Jeff and his wife Sondra.
We'll have more to say in the days ahead. Right now the four of us are grieving together. With great sadness and love, Grandaddy
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