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Late Of The Pier’s Ross Dawson dies
By Andy Malt | Published on Friday 22 May 2015
Late Of The Pier drummer Ross Dawson has been killed in a “very sudden and tragic accident”, his family announced yesterday.
In a statement, the musician’s family said: “Our beloved Ross was involved in a very sudden and tragic accident on Friday night. Ross was the drummer in Late Of The Pier who formed in 2005. As well as writing and playing his own material Ross was a drummer with many other successful artists including Misty Miller, Kai Fish and most recently Zibra”.
“Ross was a monumental force in the lives of everybody who knew him, multi-talented, modest, kind and generous”, they continued. “He loved and was loved by his family. The world has become a sadder place without him. He will be eternally missed by all who knew and loved him”.
Chairman of Warner Bros Records Miles Leonard, who worked with the band at Parolophone, added: “Late Of The Pier were one of the most original, innovative and exciting artists I’ve ever worked with. Ahead of their time but with such a youthful outlook in both music and life. Although our time working together was relatively short, I shall remember Ross with great fondness and as a bright, personable and warm character. Sadly we have all lost a talented musician but his music will be with us forever. Our sincere condolences go to his friends and family”.
