Graceful Degradation

Tigertailz have announced the sad news of the death of bass player Pepsi Tate from pancreatic cancer. The following message was posted as a blog on the band's myspace and on the band's forum:

We are all absolutely devastated to bring you the news that our beloved friend and Tigertailz Bass player PEPSI TATE lost his battle with pancreatic cancer today. Pepsi passed away peacefully at 10:30 this morning, Tuesday 18th September 2007, in Holme Towers cancer hospice in Penarth Cardiff. Pepsi's wife Shan and close family were with him.

Words cannot describe how we all feel right now. We're in bits and will miss him so much.

You mean the world to us Boy. And gave me some of the best memories and experiences of my life. I feel so privileged to have shared those times with you and I just can't imagine the world without you.

I love you, we all love you.

Goodnight Boy - we'll see you again soon fella. xxx

Mick
(Jay Pepper)

I'm feeling stunned at the news. It has only been in the last few months that I've really got into Tigertailz but their albums are on frequent rotation now in my car and I had looked forward with great anticipation to the release of Thrill Pistol. It didn't disappoint. To have discovered a band whose music I love and to have one of those band members taken away in such a short space of time is a bit overwhelming.

My thoughts and best wishes are with Pepsi's family, friends and fellow band members at such a difficult time. The only consolation is that he is no longer in pain. Small consolation when you lose someone so young though.

Rest in peace, Pepsi. You will be missed.

Here's a video from the Tigertailz's performance at the Gods of Metal Festival in Italy this year:

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