RIP Dave Riley (bass player from Big Black)

[Casual Observer]

Dave Riley, the bass colossus from Big Black, died from throat cancer on Christmas Eve aged 59. He played on Atomizer, Songs About Fucking, Sound Of Impact, Pigpile etc. all the good stuff when they really hit their stride.

A few words from Albini here: Electrical Audio • View topic - RIP

The chaps in their prime here:

 

[redsquirrel]

Shit, this Xmas period not being good for people. Mind you at least most of the others had had a good innings 59 is no age these days.

 

[Fozzie Bear]

That was an amazing gig. R.I.P.

 

[butchersapron]

Damn. He was a monster. That was the gig of all gigs i wanted to be at. Plenty here did and never left me alone about it. I did not know his life became so difficult later. Thanks for letting us know CO.

 

[butchersapron]

Albini is now the worst of both worlds - both a mercenary and a judge. No longer Honorable.