The Tragic Death Of Dance Gavin Dance Bass Player Tim Feerick

May 2024 ยท 2 minute read

Over the years, Dance Gavin Dance has had a number of revolving members but Tim Feerick has been the band's full-time bass player since 2012, according to Upset magazine. So when news broke that Feerick had died, fans were quick to take to Dance Gavin Dance's social media pages to express their remorse. One Twitter user wrote, "He [Feerick] was one of my inspirations when it came to playing bass." Another fan wrote about Feerick's distinct sound and stage presence, tweeted, "Tim was never a flashy individual on stage, but he had that presence about him that you couldn't help but turn your attention to him on stage."

Members of the music world also took to social media to say their condolences, such as Atilla lead singer Chris Fronzak, who wrote, "You were an extremely talented kind soul." Vocalist of the band Monuments, Andy Cizek wrote how awful the news was, adding, "I am grateful for having been able to call you a friend." Additionally, Dance Gavin Dance singer Tilian Pearson thanked fans for reaching out to him. "It actually really helps," he tweeted. "The pain is unbearable but it gets better when someone wants to share it." 

It's unclear how Feerick's family and friends plan to honor his legacy, but based on how loved he was, we imagine it will be incredibly special. 

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