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.

I just can't... Fuck!

I pretty much owe the success of my business (Tronographic) to Steve, Bob and the forum... He was a beta tester early on when we first were making the Rusty prototypes and offered really helpful notes. Back in the 90s I would call the studio often and badger Steve for advice on microphones and techniques... He always answered the phone and always took the time to answer my questions. He was the person that explained to me how record pressing worked... My band booked a session with him back in 1995, but we had to cancel at the last minute... When I called to tell him, he was gracious and told me not to sweat it and that they could always use a few days off.

Things seem so weird and raw right now... This shit shouldn't happen.

It is a very short list of people that have had that kind indelible influence on me and how I approach music and my work.

You will be seriously, mutherfukin' missed.

RIP FM Steve.

I wanted so hard for this news not to be true. Utterly devastating. Man was a total genius.

In a terrible irony, I bought my Shellac tickets an hour before this news. How horrible. All the best to everyone.