American Head Charge Bassist Chad Hanks Passes Away

American Head Charge bassist Chad Hanks has passed away following a battle with terminal illness. A special benefit and public memorial will be held at the First Avenue in Minneapolis, MN on November 26. You can also send PayPal donations through chadhanksbenefit@gmail.com
(send as friends and family to avoid fees). R.I.P.

School Of Rock Eden Prairie commented:

“Chad Hanks, a dear man, wonderful person and former teacher passed away this morning after a health battle he’s been fighting. He touched the lives of more people than anyone could imagine. He was a kind and patient teacher, an incredible musician and he cared deeply about everyone in the School of Rock family. Though I am tremendously sad that the world has lost such a great person I am also happy that he is no longer suffering. RIP Chad Hanks.”

UPDATE: Current and former members of American Head Charge have now posted tributes as well:

[via The PRP]