In a car accident, the bass guitarist for the cult shock rock band Cradle of Filth passed away.
After 44-year-old bassist Jon Kennedy died in a single-car accident, other members of the black metal band paid their respects to him.
Frontman Dani Filth paid homage to Kennedy, who joined the group in 1994 and stayed for a year before moving on to other endeavors.
"He was a great bassist and singer who filled in for Cradle at a time of such magical import, mayhem and mischief."
"I distinctly remember having a wickedly wonderful week staying just outside Wrexham in Wales at Jon's mum's house in 1995. We were always pulling pranks and playfully winding each other up back in those days."
"He will be missed! Godspeed old friend," the homage ends.
Kennedy, a resident of Buckley, North Wales, was killed while driving on the A55 close to Broughton.
Kennedy also provided support to Hecate Enthroned, a black metal band, who likewise honored him on social media.
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"We are shook and devastated by the passing of our brother Jon Kennedy," the band announced in a Facebook statement. Not only are his family and friends grieving a great loss, but so are the hundreds of music enthusiasts and genre lovers he inspired and impacted.
Jon's love of music was enormous and occasionally overwhelming, as evidenced by the respect the Black Metal movement had for him. It was enjoyable, motivating, and demanding to collaborate with Jon on music since he was a force to be reckoned with in all his musical endeavors, from Hecate to the Power house Imperial Genocide.
However, his affection for his family and close friends equaled this passion. a devoted husband, father, and son. We are praying and sending our condolences to his amazing family during this very trying time. Please remember our brother's family and give them space as we grieve. But for Jon, please hoist the horns. We're da Jon. In 1991, Cradle of Filth was founded in Suffolk.
Originally rooted in black metal, the band's sound has evolved into a more polished and 'manufactured' blend of gothic, symphonic, and other metal genres. They draw greatly from Gothic literature, poetry, mythology, and horror flicks for their poetic themes and visuals.
Back in August, the group made its first live release since 2002 and include a new song called "She Is a Fire" in addition to the recently released single in the album.
"Demon Prince Regent," a new single from Cradle of Filth, is taken from their most recent live album, "Trouble and Their Double Lives," produced by Scott Atkins.
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