penningtron wrote: Wed May 08, 2024 1:50 pm

jfv wrote: Wed May 08, 2024 12:58 pm

penningtron wrote: Wed May 08, 2024 12:50 pm Obviously in shock here after the news was confirmed..

I guess one bit of comfort at the moment was remembering what Steve wrote after John Grabski's death, about wanting to die fully engrossed in his work, his art, his writing, surrounded by people he loved. I suppose he got a version of that, though it still seems too cruel. I'm sure we would have all preferred a gradual decline, spending years basking in the glory of a mile long list of accomplishments.

Fuck...

Yeah, to an extent true.

My dad died suddenly of a heart attack at 74. He said that's how he wanted to go. Except he was expecting it to happen at 84.

Steve at 61. So incredibly sad. It's not supposed to happen this way.

Time to donate to the American Heart Association again.

I found the writing, with this being the quote I was remembering:

The way John faced his mortality was inspirational. When my time comes, I hope I can follow his example. I hope when I die I go like John, embroiled in the middle of things, surrounded by people I love, doing the things that matter most. I hope I leave a mountain of shit unfinished, that I have a pan on the stove, a phone call waiting and a pencil in my hand. I hope I'm man enough to be thinking about tomorrow.

Thanks for the link.

That needs to be reposted 1000x

penningtron wrote: Wed May 08, 2024 1:50 pm I found the writing, with this being the quote I was remembering:

The way John faced his mortality was inspirational. When my time comes, I hope I can follow his example. I hope when I die I go like John, embroiled in the middle of things, surrounded by people I love, doing the things that matter most. I hope I leave a mountain of shit unfinished, that I have a pan on the stove, a phone call waiting and a pencil in my hand. I hope I'm man enough to be thinking about tomorrow.

I always loved that quote and would remember it every so often. That and "I think John Grabski, Teeth and the Strain could be like the Ramones of cancer".

I've had this weird feeling all day. It's like there was some sort of terrible mistake and they got the wrong guy.

Vafa! I lost grandma yesterday. I'm broken hearted and feel robbed. I'm losing words here.

Condolences to all of you and especially closest friends.
FM Steve has changed many lives, including mine, by bringing this forum space into existence, where I have learned so much my life has been literally changed.
I have a lot of admiration I don't know who to give to now.
Thank you FM Steve.

CRAP. WF: 0

Love to you all. If there is anything we can do for Heather, we will.

Not 18 hours ago, I purchased the Chin Music 7" that you all put out to help a friend. Steve helped so many people.

When I head the news a couple hours ago, I immediately thought of Grabski (and what was quoted above about John's determination to work right to the end). Steve initially suggested the band name Get the Lights for what became known as Teeth. Steve, you got the lights.

Jesus fucking Christ, this is unreal. it feels like an entire planet was snuffed out. Goddamn

My condolences as well to Steve's friends and loved ones.

I met him once, he was warm and welcoming to us tourists.

Gutted.

ChudFusk wrote: Wed May 08, 2024 2:23 pm Jesus fucking Christ, this is unreal. it feels like an entire planet was snuffed out. Goddamn

It does.

I am in desperate need to get work done today, but there's no way. I can't help but read every post on here as they come in.

I'm so so sorry everyone.

I couldn't remember my details so just just re-joined after a long absense. RIP Steve and deep condolances to family and to his friends and colleagues. His music and many (but not all!) of his ethics have had a really big influence on my life. I've only been to America for 3 full days, and it was because Big Black announced they were reforming for the T&G anniversary shows. Shellac shows were part of the circle of life and it's strange to think it won't happen again.

RIP.