Morreu o ex-baterista dos Widespread Panic, Todd Nance. Tinha 57 anos

Todd Nance, ex-baterista dos Widespread Panic, morreu aos 57 anos. A família do músico confirmou a notícia, esta quarta-feira, referindo que o artista faleceu na Geórgia após "complicações repentinas e graves de uma doença crónica".

A banda Widespread Panic também já reagiu à perda. "De coração partido, dizemos adeus ao nosso irmão Todd Alton Nance", começaram por dizer em comunicado.

"A banda Widespread Panic nasceu na noite do primeiro espetáculo do Todd. Ele e [o guitarrista e fundador do grupo] Michael Houser tocaram juntos no colégio. [...] O Michael conseguiu encontrá-lo e convidou-o para se juntar a nós - porque tínhamos um espetáculo mas precisávamos de um baterista", recordaram de seguida, lembrando os 30 anos que tocaram ao lado do música.

Antes de terminarem, dedicaram ainda algumas palavras de conforto à família do artista "neste período tristes, depois de tantos momentos felizes".

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From the Nance Family: It is with great sadness that we announce that Todd Nance, a founding member of Widespread Panic, passed away early this morning in Athens, GA from sudden and unexpectedly severe complications of a chronic illness. There are no services being planned at this time, but information will be shared as decisions are made regarding the best way to honor Todd’s extraordinary life and career. The Nance family appreciates the love and support of all and requests that their privacy be honored during this hard time. ______ From the Widespread Panic Family: With heavy Hearts and Loving memories we say good bye to our Brother Todd Alton Nance. Widespread Panic was born the night of Todd’s first show. He and Mikey had played music together in High school (maybe Junior high) and with a lucky thought, Michael tracked him down and asked him to join us - because we had a gig, but needed a drummer. For thirty years Todd was the engine of the Widespread Panic. He wrote great songs, and was a giving and forgiving collaborator. T Man was the epitome of a “team player.” Drove the Band and drove the van. Funny, adventurous, and a very kind Soul, we wish Todd and his Family peace during this sad time after so many happy times. Safe travels, Brother Todd. With Love, the Boys and Girls of Widespread Panic

Uma publicação partilhada por Widespread Panic (@widespreadpanichq) a 19 de Ago, 2020 às 11:23 PDT