R.I.P. Tony Sly (1970-2012)
by brnshltz
Tony Sly, frontman of long-running skatepunks No Use for a Name and, more recently a solo artist, has died. Sly's label, Fat Wreck Chords, posted the news today:

"It is with great sorrow that we must say goodbye to Tony Sly of No Use For A Name. We received a call earlier today of his passing, and are devastated. We have lost an incredible talent, friend, and father – one of the true greats. Fat Mike had this to say: 'One of my dearest friends and favorite song writers has gone way too soon. Tony, you will be greatly missed.'"

Sly released Acoustic Volume 2, a second split with Lagwagon's Joey Cape, earlier this year. NUFAN last released The Feel Good Record of the Year in 2008 and had been working on new material, and were slated to play the Festival Evol et Macadam in Quebec in September. No word from the band quite yet on this tragic news.

Our deepest condolences go out to Sly's family, friends and fans.

Published on August 1, 2012
Source: Fat Wreck Chords - Views: 6,869

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