Earlier at this time (Jan. 1), Loudwire reported that Modest Mouse’s co-founding drummer, Jeremiah Green, died on the age of 45. Since then, quite a few followers and fellow rockers have paid tribute to the influential musician on social media.
The information of Green’s loss of life broke late final evening (Dec. 31, 2022) by way of a Facebook publish made by frontman Isaac Brock. Tragically, it got here mere days after Green’s stage 4 most cancers prognosis was made public. Having shaped the band with Brock in 1993, Green was integral to Modest Mouse’s sound (and thus, integral to their function within the growth of trendy indie music as a complete).
Naturally, a big quantity of musicians and followers have posted fond recollections and heartfelt condolences concerning Green’s loss of life.
For occasion, The Black Keys’ Patrick Carney replied to the band’s Instagram publish, “Rest In Peace Jeremiah,” whereas Fleet Foxes’ Robin Pecknold equally shared: “Rest in peace Jeremiah, you are a hero.” The publish additionally earned sympathy from different celebrities, equivalent to Tony Hawk (who remarked, “Sweetest dude ever. He will be missed dearly”) and Jackass’ “Danger” Ehren McGhehey (who remarked, “Heartbroken. no words”).
Elsewhere, former Modest Mouse lead guitarist Johnny Marr (The Smiths) wrote, “The great Jeremiah Green. My friend, bandmate, and the most creative musician I ever met.” Similarly, The Cure’s founding drummer, Lol Tolhurst, mirrored: “Sad to hear about Jeremiah Green. We only met once a few years ago, he was a lovely fellow and as drummers we had an instant connection. I cherish that memory with love to his family and friends. RIP.”
As for Green’s non-famous followers, effectively, they’ve been simply as fast to supply earnest reactions. In explicit, somebody tweeted: “RIP Jeremiah Green. Everyone listen to Beach Front Property in his honor. Damn fine drummer, taken too soon from Cancer.” Likewise, one other Twitter person confessed: “RIP to Jeremiah Green. I only discovered Modest Mouse this year but his drumming ties all their music together, music which has really shaped my attitude towards life. FUCK CANCER.”
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