Original Pavement drummer Gary Young has died, aged 70
nme.comPavement, has died at the age of 70.Young’s death was confirmed by his former bandmate Stephen Malkmus today (August 18) via a social media post.
Malkmus, who fronted pioneering indie-rock band Pavement with Young, Scott “Spiral Stairs” Kannberg and Mark Ibold, wrote on Twitter/X: “Gary Young passed on today.
Gary’s Pavement drums were “one take and hit record”… Nailed it so well. RIP.”Gary Young’s cause of death has yet to be revealed.Gary Young passed on today .. .
Gary’s pavement drums were “one take and hit record”…. Nailed it so well rip— Stephen malkmus (@dronecoma) August 18, 2023On the official Twitter/X page for Pavement, the band shared an old photograph of Young doing a headstand onstage while Malkmus was performing.pic.twitter.com/UDEzJwFdIs— PAVEMENT (@pavement_band) August 18, 2023Pavement have also shared a lengthy statement following Gary Young’s death.“He was made to play drums in rock and roll bands.
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