Shawn Smith, Singer Of Rock Band Brad, Dies

SEATTLE (CelebrityAccess) Shawn Smith, 53, singer of Seattle alt-rock band Brad, died due to issues from diabetes April 5.

Smith was considerably of a journeyman, performing in Malfunkshun alongside future MOther Love Bone frontman Andrew Wooden, then partnering with producer Steve Fisk and Soundgarden’s Kim Thayll to launch an album because the group Pigeonhed. He was additionally a member of the group The Twilight Singers.

Brad launched 5 albums between 1993 and 2012, the latest being United We Stand. Two of its members additionally play in Pearl Jam – Stone Gossard and Regan Hagar.

“The gentlest of mild souls, with a voice that got here from the deepest areas of the spirit, I hope he finds peace and relaxation on his soul’s onward journey,” Posies founder Ken Stringfellow stated.

“God velocity to our pal Shawn Smith. One of many nice Seattle voices. Relaxation In Peace Brotherman,” Alice In Chains bassist Mike Inez stated.

Consequence of Sound famous that Smith handed away on the identical day as different Seattle luminaries Kurt Cobain and Layne Staley of Alice In Chains.

h/t CoS