Dance Gavin Dance bassist Tim Feerick has died
The Sacramento Bee reports him to be 34.Also unconfirmed is the status of Dance Gavin Dance’s current touring plans, which include, alongside Swanfest – the band’s own boutique festival, scheduled for next Saturday (April 23) in Sacramento – a 43-date North American run, 11 dates across the UK and Europe, and appearances at the festivals Louder Than Life and When We Were Young.Continuing their statement, the band assured fans they “will share further updates on Swanfest and our upcoming touring schedule as soon as we have them”.A post shared by Dance Gavin Dance (@dancegavindance)Feerick joined Dance Gavin Dance in 2009, replacing Jason Ellis shortly before the band released their third studio album, ‘Happiness’. Coming onboard as a touring member, Feerick left the fold after less than a year when the band regrouped with founding bassist Eric Lodge, who’d initially played with them from 2005 to 2008.2012 saw Lodge tap out once again, however, and Feerick was reeled back in as a full-time performer.