Black Tusk in diepe rouw

Nieuws:Muziek
  Erik Vandamme    9 november 2014

Black Tusk, die afgelopen zomer nog een heel sterk concert brachten in de Centrale in Gent, kwamen vandaag met het treurige nieuws dat hun bassist Jonathan Athon is overleden. De verwondingen, opgelopen na een motorongeluk, zijn hem helaas fataal geworden. Jonathan Athon is pas 32 geworden.

Het volgende stond op de facebook pagina van de band te lezen:


 It is with deep regret and saddened hearts that we must tell you that Athon passed away this morning from injuries sustained from his motorcycle accident. Doctors told us that he suffered irreparable brain damage shortly after the accident. He has been in a coma and sustained by life support until now. As per his wishes, we removed Athon from his life support systems and his organs will be donated. His body will be cremated and a memorial is being planned for family and friends in Savannah. He was 32 years old and will be forever missed. Thank you all for your support during this devastating time for us, it would have made him proud.


De redactie van snoozecontrol.be wil bij deze hun diepste medeleven betuigen aan fans, nabestaanden van Jonathan en de band Black Tusk.