Ean Evans, Lynyrd Skynyrd's current bass player died

moxham123 · Post by **moxham123** » Thu May 07, 2009 7:51 pm

Ean Evans, Lynyrd Skynyrd's current bass player died.

Lynyrd Skynyrd Bassist Loses Battle With Cancer

http://www.eanevans.com/

The bassist for legendary rock group Lynyrd Skynyrd has died. TMZ.com reports Ean Evans passed away Wednesday after a short battle with cancer. He was 48-years-old. Evans joined Lynyrd Skynyrd in 2001 following the death of original bassist Leon Wilkeson. When Evans was diagnosed with cancer in 2008, the band planned to carry on its 2009 tour with replacement bassist Robert Kearns. They asked audiences to pray for Evans. The musician is survived by his wife Eva and their two daughters.
Back in January, keyboardist Billy Powell died at the age of 56. In 1977, three other band members were killed in a plane crash.

Colton · Post by **Colton** » Thu May 07, 2009 7:54 pm

Dear Deity of the readers choice,

STOP TAKING MUSICIANS!

Love, Colton

Herman · Post by **Herman** » Thu May 07, 2009 11:47 pm

Man, a bad year for musicians again... we're losing our legends fast...

Post by **Jim Price** » Thu May 07, 2009 11:51 pm

Does the run of bad luck and passing of members ever end for Lynyrd Skynyrd? (Or at least slow down, everybody dies sooner or later...) Incredible...

moxham123 · Post by **moxham123** » Fri May 08, 2009 12:19 am

It seems like getting a job in Lynyrd Skynyrd is like getting the keyboard player gig for The Grateful Dead or the drummer job for Spinal Tap. You are doomed.