Tom Stevens on stage at the Cambridge Junction, October 2019. Photo by your humble author.
I was extremely saddened to learn of the sudden and unexpected passing of Tom Stevens on Sunday, at the age of 64. Tom is probably best known for his work as one quarter of The Long Ryders, a band I saw in concert many times during the early-to-mid 1980s and was fortunate enough to catch up with once again at the Cambridge Junction in 2019 (review here) - the intervening years had not diminished their powers one iota. Among his his many extra-curricular activities, Tom released a clutch of well respected solo albums and contributed to the essential 1985 Danny & Dusty LP 'The Lost Weekend'.
Tom's beautiful 'Let it Fly' is one of the highlights from the 2019 Long Ryders LP, 'Psychedelic Country Soul.
The Long Ryders - Let It Fly
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6 comments:
Sad News
Sorry to hear that.
Sad news indeed. I'll raise a glass to him later this evening.
Missed this bad news. As you know, I’m a big fan of the Paisley Underground scene. We are at that age where we are losing so many of our heroes. At least the music makes Tom and others like him immortal.
Sad news. Never saw them live but have long loved Looking For Lewis and Clark.
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