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Post by frode on Jan 18, 2023 12:05:23 GMT -5
Gary Lee Connor have posted on his FB that Van Connor have passed away.
R.I.P.
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Post by gr0undzer0 on Jan 18, 2023 12:51:50 GMT -5
Damn
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Post by mickyjesus on Jan 18, 2023 13:49:48 GMT -5
Oh Man! R.I.P.
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Post by silverjetz on Jan 18, 2023 14:19:10 GMT -5
That's very sad indeed, too bad
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Post by goldrush on Jan 18, 2023 17:06:29 GMT -5
Gary Lee also posted this today
Let me put this letter on Van’s grave.
🌲🌑🌲🌑🌲🌑🌲🌑🌲🌑🌲🌑🌲🌑🌲
Van Conner bassist and song writer of Screaming Trees died last night of an extended illness at 55 It was pneumonia that got him in the end. He was one of the closest friends I ever had and I loved him immensely.
I will miss him forever and ever and ever…
Fade Out City (Epistle To Van)
Endings always come with time, No escape or denial
Searched your inner space, Through all your life
But the answer’s here outside
No blue sky today, So wish the clouds away
Gone to live in fade out city, fade out city, fade out city
Remember all the years have passed, Remember where our shadows cast
Teardrops in the night bring the flowers in the light, Force your eyes to see a sign
No blue sky today, So wish the clouds away
Gone to live in fade out city, fade out city, fade out city
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Post by wheels132 on Jan 18, 2023 21:16:28 GMT -5
Jesus what a gut punch, so sad and much like Mark he was far too young to pass so soon  |
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Post by calm ocean on Jan 19, 2023 5:56:45 GMT -5
saw gary posted this on FB. RIP
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Post by goldrush on Jan 19, 2023 15:29:19 GMT -5
Barrett’s tribute
I can't believe another Screaming Tree has fallen but it's true - we lost Van Conner last night. He had been suffering for a long time, years actually, so I hope his passing was gentle and kind, like the gentle and kind spirit that he is. Van was one of the greatest bass players I ever had the honor of playing with, he and I had a deep swing in our rhythm section, a kind of "battleship swing" is how I would describe it. I will always miss that about him, his giant swing. I also remember, after the countless shows we played together, how he would hold court like a jovial, Falstaff-ian character with a circle of people around him, as he told stories and made people laugh while nursing a beer and cooly dragging on a cigarette. Van always made people laugh - what a wonderful gift to offer the world, laughter. Van Patrick Conner, born on St. Patrick's Day 1967, exactly one month older than me but also like a brother. Someone recently posted this video of he and I doing an interview in 1992 as we promoted the Screaming Trees album, "Sweet Oblivion." We were both 25, so young. I never watch these things but somehow watching this reminds me of Van in the best kind of way. What a beautiful soul. A lot of people are going to miss him, the remaining Screaming Trees especially. -B
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Post by username2500 on Jan 19, 2023 21:08:26 GMT -5
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Post by LostCause on Jan 20, 2023 16:31:31 GMT -5
I could totally hear the Trees doing Fade Out City. Van did all of the banter at the Trees shows right? He also played with Josh in Gamma Ray before they turned into Queens of the Stone age. He didn't write a lot of Trees stuff but he had a hand in some great stuff near the end.
Praying for Van and Mark who we have lost that they are in a better place. And praying for those left behind. Gary, Barrett and all those that love them that we may one day join them there.
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Post by tripledistilled on Jan 21, 2023 18:30:08 GMT -5
Well, damn. Cried for 10 minutes when I heard the news. Only 55. Crank up the tunes loud folks. Tell your loved ones you love them. xx
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