Hard rock guitarist Wayne Swinny, of Tennessee band Saliva, has died during their US tour after suffering a brain haemorrhage. He was 59.
The Grammy-nominated band revealed Swinny’s demise in a press release shared on Facebook. The submit has acquired over 36,000 reactions.
“It is with great sadness that we report the passing of our brother Wayne Swinny. Wayne passed away this afternoon from a spontaneous brain haemorrhage while we were out on tour,” the band wrote.
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“Details for the funeral arrangements will be announced shortly. Wayne will be missed by all those who knew him. We love you Wayne,” it ended.
Saliva is at present on the highway for his or her Spring Mayhem Tour 2023, which solely simply kicked off on March 15.
Just hours earlier than his demise, Saliva posted on Facebook that Swinny “was discovered… in medical distress and paramedics were called. He was transported to a hospital where he was diagnosed with a Spontaneous Hemorrhage in his brain.
“He is at present within the ICU as we await additional information. We ask that you just preserve him in your ideas and prayers presently.”
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Swinny was the final unique member of the band, having co-founded the group with singer Josey Scott, bassist Dave Novotny, drummer Todd Poole, and guitarist Chris D’Abaldo in 1996.
Their track, Your Disease, was nominated for the Best Hard Rock Performance GRAMMY Award in 2002.
Bobby Amaru, the present singer for Saliva advised TMZ following Swinny’s passing: “I’m not even certain what to suppose or learn how to really feel proper now. My coronary heart aches for Wayne’s household, his buddies, and anybody who had the enjoyment of being round him.
“I’m grateful that I got to share almost 12 years of my life with Wayne on the stage and most importantly off the stage.”
Thousands of followers have mourned the lack of Winny on-line.
Under the announcement submit, rock band Shallowheart shared a tribute to the late musician.
“Beyond sad to hear this. We played with you guys a few years ago and he hung out with us after the show. Super friendly fun guy. He will be greatly missed.”
Bassist and creator Lindsay Manfredi additionally shared a tribute.
“So sorry for your loss. So very sad . Thinking of you all.”
Rock band, I Set My Friends On Fire additionally shared their heartbreak on the information.
“Absolutely heartbroken to hear this. You guys have been so great to us over the years, Wayne included,” they wrote. “Your team absolutely saved our tour last year when our bus broke down and for that we will forever be grateful. Praying for all of you.”
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