Scream drummer Kent Stax dies, just after punk icons announced new album with Dave Grohl
nme.comScream, has died aged 61.The news comes just one day after the hardcore punk band announced their first new album since 1993.Stax’s death was announced yesterday (September 20) when bandmates Pete and Franz Stahl shared an update with fans and posted a heartfelt tribute to the musician.“We are heartbroken to share that our drummer Bennett Kent Stacks passed away this morning after a bout with metastatic cancer.
Kent is the original heartbeat of Scream. Though we have had to continue on without him before, we have always known Kent is irreplaceable,” the post reads.“He was one of a kind.
In addition to being a truly unique drummer, Kent was also an accomplished fisherman, skilled carpenter, and avid train enthusiast.”They continued: “Kent also played in prominent punk and hardcore bands including The Suspects, Spitfires United, Alleged Bricks and more throughout his life.
He also branched out to other genres, playing with The Daryl Davis Band and The Old Dominion Trio.“He is survived by his wife of 40 years Andrea, daughter Jennifer, brothers Kurt, William and Henry and a host of bandmates, friends and fans.
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