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Stereophonics' Former Drummer Stuart Cable Found Dead
- Posted on Jun 7th 2010 5:22AM by Julian Marszalek
Former Stereophonics drummer Stuart Cable has been found dead at his home in Aberdare, South Wales. The BBC had reported that emergency services arrived at the musician's home at 5.30 AM BST on Monday, June 7, and found a body.Local police told Spinner the cause of death of a 40-year-old man found at the address has yet to be established and that no suspicious circumstances had yet been established.
Stereophonics formed in Cwmaman in South Wales in 1992 and were the first artists to be signed to Richard Branson's newly formed V2 label in 1996. The band received a Brit Award in 1998 for Best New Group. Cable was sacked from the band after the release of their fourth album, 2003's 'You Gotta Go There to Come Back,' for a reported lack of commitment to the band.
Fellow musicians and media figures were quick to pay tribute.
Mike Peters of the Alarm, who toured with Cable's new band Killing for Company, told the BBC, "He was supposed to be joining us for Rhondda Rocks. I will remember him as someone who was so alive - I can't believe he's gone. I don't know what the circumstances are but it's a real tragedy. He was always smiling and laughing and great to be around. He had lots of energy and couldn't wait for the next day to come around.
"He was a larger than life character who seemed to be a driving force behind the personality of the Stereophonics."
Manic Street Preachers said in a statement , "Whenever you met Stuart, you always walked away with a massive smile on your face. Such a gigantic personality which was reflected in his drumming. He really will be missed. Our sincere condolences to his family and friends."
Welsh singer Cerys Matthews, formerly of Catatonia, said, "I am very shocked and sad to hear the news about Stuart Cable. He was always such generous company and will be missed terribly."
BBC Radio 1 DJ Chris Moyles said on Twitter, "Shocked to hear the sad news about Stuart Cable. He was always lovely when we met. Love to his family and friends. RIP."
Cable published a memoir in 2009, 'Demons and Cocktails,' which highlighted his problems with drugs and alcohol, as well as series of disputes with frontman Kelly Jones which led to him being sacked from the band in 2003.
Cable subsequently hosted a number of radio shows and in April 2010 he became the presenter of BBC Wales' Saturday Night Show which focused on contemporary and classic rock music.
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my monkey666
there has been so much lost in the past few weeks . times are bad our soul or hearts are looking for something that doesnt seem to be here anymore . 3 angels have left us in 4 weeks. we are the unlucky ones we have been left here. RIP my friends.
June 11 2010 at 11:43 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Tony D.
Yes, such a great young man. Did someone mention drug overdose? A real idol to his son and many others to look up to and respect.
June 08 2010 at 5:51 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Terry
Sorry to say that I never heard of this gentleman or his band but it is a darn shame that he is gone from us at such a young age. RIP Brother.
June 08 2010 at 3:16 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Marie
A great performer,a phenomenal personality. When you read some of the comments by people like Small dick johnson above and his ilk,it certainly proves how unfair life is. A crew of been nowhere going nowhere losers who have nothing to offer the world but a few barely literate ramblings of pure jealousy remain, while a talented civilised decent human being is taken so young. Rest in peace Stuart. A truely amazing man.
June 08 2010 at 2:21 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
RICH
ANOTHER CASUALTY OF DRUGS PEOPLE, WAKE THE F... UP AND STOP DEFENDING THE DEAD AND START CONFRONTING THE LIVING WHO ARE DRUG ADDICTED! YOU HAVE BIG HEARTS AND MOUTHS NOW BUT ITS TO F......LATE! PERHAPS YOU SHOULD HAVE GRABBED THIS STUPID SELF CENTERED F... BY THE NECK AND LET HIM KNOW YOU KNOW HES AN ADDICT AND HE NEEDED HELP! I WATCH TEENS DIE NEARLY EVERYDAY AND LET ME TELL YOU IT NEVER GETS EASIER. MAY GOD BLESS THIS ADDICTS SOUL AND MAY ALL OF YOU KNOW THAT YOU COULD HAVE BEEN PART OF HIS SOLUTION INSTAED OF HIS DESTRUCTION IF YOU HAD THE F...... BALLS TO TELL HIM THE TRUTH!NOW GO OUT AND SAVE THE SCHMUCKS YOU KNOW FROM KILLING THEMSELVES BEFORE THEIR DEAD.
RICH FROM LONG BEACH NY
Nick
40 isn't really all that young. Middle-age and the doldrums that follow........
June 07 2010 at 11:42 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Jeannie
Stuart must've died of a broken heart since the Stereophonics so coldly dumped him. My heart also goes out to his family & son. Katie must be more into fashion, reality shows or whatever, since she sounds pretty damn shallow.
June 07 2010 at 10:37 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
LDF
Wheew!! I thought it was somebody well known for a second..i got nervous. RIP anyway.
June 07 2010 at 10:28 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Suzy
1 reply to Suzy's comment
OMG, some people have no brains, and if they do, they're just not using them!!
Tazzzski, or whatever the name is, wants to know why some people are even bothering making comments if we didn't even know this person??
I may have never heard of him, but whenever I hear of anyone passing away, I feel bad for their families - the ones that are left to pick up the pieces! On top of that, after I read about this drummer's life and untimely death, I see all these God awful comments that I don't even a 10 year old would make! Please these comments are as sick as the people who make them?
Please tell me you're really NOT THAT stupid???
katie
one less drug addict in this world. Diabetes was secondary to his lifestyle of obesity and drugs. Jennie your an idiot for thinking know one has a heart. This man's history tells the story. read it and weep.
June 08 2010 at 11:45 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply
Kelso Horror
So let me get this straight (No Dissrespect) why is the death of this drummer on the front page, and Marvin Isley's death in the Hot Search section?
This should be the other way around.
The Isley Brothers did a lot more for the music industry than Stereophonics.
This is Bullshit!
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