Fat Wreck are reporting that Tony Sly from No Use For A Name has died.
A brief statement on the label’s website had the following to say:
“It is with great sorrow that we must say goodbye to Tony Sly of No Use For A Name. We received a call earlier today of his passing, and are devastated. We have lost an incredible talent, friend, and father – one of the true greats. Fat Mike had this to say: “One of my dearest friends and favorite song writers has gone way too soon. Tony, you will be greatly missed.”
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It’s absolutely devastating news, and when more details are available, we’ll post them here.
[UPDATED: As the Fat site is having some trouble, head to http://www.facebook.com/pages/Fat-Wreck-Chords/111826664236 for more updates.]