Steve Lee of Gotthard Killed in Motorcycle Accident!

[StevePerryHair]

lol ...no way he means it!!

Sure he does!! And if you don't believe me then fuck you

[Pelata]

Someone died, people...can we muster a tiny speck of general respect?

[portland]

Someone died, people...can we muster a tiny speck of general respect?

That was my point in my first post........I should have left it alone, I know better.

[StevePerryHair]

Someone died, people...can we muster a tiny speck of general respect?

You know, I have been to a LOT of funeral homes over the years. Including my own dads when he was in his 40's. And it wasn't 200 crying sobbing people the entire time. People talked and laughed and lightened the mood too. There is nothing disrespectful about humor. This isn't even a funeral home. It's a freaking thread on a message board.

[Rocker Chic]

Someone died, people...can we muster a tiny speck of general respect?

You know, I have been to a LOT of funeral homes over the years. Including my own dads when he was in his 40's. And it wasn't 200 crying sobbing people the entire time. People talked and laughed and lightened the mood too. There is nothing disrespectful about humor. This isn't even a funeral home. It's a freaking thread on a message board.

Humor isn't in and of itself, but disrespectful humor is. It's all in the delivery and intent.

[StevePerryHair]

Someone died, people...can we muster a tiny speck of general respect?

You know, I have been to a LOT of funeral homes over the years. Including my own dads when he was in his 40's. And it wasn't 200 crying sobbing people the entire time. People talked and laughed and lightened the mood too. There is nothing disrespectful about humor. This isn't even a funeral home. It's a freaking thread on a message board.

Humor isn't in and of itself, but disrespectful humor is. It's all in the delivery and intent.

Well I'm pretty sure that MG knows my intent and knows full well I said what I did in humor. We do that with each other. It's not serious.

[Saint John]

As I explained to someone in PM, my only point was that we are going way overboard on the amount of obituary threads on this board. It was not my intention to disrespect or make light of this particular person's death in any way, shape or form. Upon further review, and I'm glad I received the PM's I did pointing this out, I (inadvertently) picked the wrong thread to do it in, as this person was pertinent and recognizable in the melodic rock world. Apologies to anyone that was offended (except Portland).

-Dan

[portland]

As I explained to someone in PM, my only point was that we are going way overboard on the amount of obituary threads on this board. It was not my intention to disrespect or make light of this particular person's death in any way, shape or form. Upon further review, and I'm glad I received the PM's I did pointing this out, I (inadvertently) picked the wrong to do it in, as this person was pertinent and recognizable in the melodic rock world. Apologies to anyone that was offended (except Portland).

-Dan

Nice

[Michigan Girl]

See ^^^and I didn't even PM ...Lynn was incorrect, I knew it!!!

[StevePerryHair]

See ^^^and I didn't even PM ...Lynn was incorrect, I knew it!!!

No!! I meant that he meant the FU to Portland and SEE!!! I was RIGHT!!

[kgdjpubs]

As I explained to someone in PM, my only point was that we are going way overboard on the amount of obituary threads on this board. It was not my intention to disrespect or make light of this particular person's death in any way, shape or form. Upon further review, and I'm glad I received the PM's I did pointing this out, I (inadvertently) picked the wrong thread to do it in, as this person was pertinent and recognizable in the melodic rock world. Apologies to anyone that was offended (except Portland).

-Dan

fair enough. You just hit a raw nerve on a few people this time--me included. Here's hoping that the rest of the people out there will stay alive for a bit longer before the board gets cluttered up with more threads I've had more than my fair share of it this year.

[Don]

Has Steve Lee weighed in on any of this yet?

[kgdjpubs]

Has Steve Lee weighed in on any of this yet?

no, but I'm sure the members of Led Zeppelin are clearly upset. Steve Lee could absolutely nail that material, which could be pertinent since Robert Plant seems to have little desire to do such. LZ was one band that Gotthard covered at least occasionally live in the encore.

[Don]

Has Steve Lee weighed in on any of this yet?

no, but I'm sure the members of Led Zeppelin are clearly upset. Steve Lee could absolutely nail that material, which could be pertinent since Robert Plant seems to have little desire to do such. LZ was one band that Gotthard covered at least occasionally live in the encore.

Even though Page made all that noise about touring as Zep with a replacement singer, I don't think it will ever happen no matter how much someone sounds like Plant.

Second tier bands can get away with it, but it didn't go over very well with an iconic group like Yes. They went from potential soldout bookings in Arenas to playing casinos in the space of one year by bringing in Benoit when Anderson couldn't go.

Even May and CO. had the good sense to call them selves Paul Rogers and Queen instead of just Queen.

Van Hager has been the exception, not the rule when it comes to a top band swapping in vocalists but of course, they separated themselves from Dave's era and ended up with two successful branches of band history instead of one.
I would assume Page would end up having to go the Journey route and play the dirty dozen every night no matter who he brought in to replace Plant if the band was going to tour under the Zepplein banner. Seeing as Robert is still performing live, I don't see masses of people going out there and supporting a a new version of Led Zeppelin, if Plant is not the one actually singing. I think the band would be seen as being an equivalent to the Firm doing Zeppelin covers.

[kgdjpubs]

Has Steve Lee weighed in on any of this yet?

no, but I'm sure the members of Led Zeppelin are clearly upset. Steve Lee could absolutely nail that material, which could be pertinent since Robert Plant seems to have little desire to do such. LZ was one band that Gotthard covered at least occasionally live in the encore.

Even though Page made all that noise about touring as Zep with a replacement singer, I don't think it will ever happen no matter how much someone sounds like Plant.

Second tier bands can get away with it, but it didn't go over very well with an iconic group like Yes. They went from potential soldout bookings in Arenas to playing casinos in the space of one year by bringing in Benoit when Anderson couldn't go.

Even May and CO. had the good sense to call them selves Paul Rogers and Queen instead of just Queen.

Van Hager has been the exception, not the rule when it comes to a top band swapping in vocalists but of course, they separated themselvest from Dave's era and ended up with two successful branches of band history instead of one.
I would assume Page would end up having to go the Journey route and play the dirty dozen every night no matter who he brought in to replace Plant if the band was going to tour under the Zepplein banner. Seeing as Robert is still performing live, I don't see masses of people going out their and supporting a a new version of Led Zeppelin, if Plant is not the one actually singing. I think the band would be seen as being an equivalent to the Firm doing Zeppelin covers.

no disagreement there. I don't think it would happen anyway for the reasons you mentioned.

[WickedGail]

as if it were your last, leave nothing unresolved with someone you love because you may never get the chance to resole it. Friend of mine's in his 40's died unexpectly last week so for those of you who loved him I feel your pain.

Gail

[Angel]

as if it were your last, leave nothing unresolved with someone you love because you may never get the chance to resole it. Friend of mine's in his 40's died unexpectly last week so for those of you who loved him I feel your pain.

Gail

Nicely said, Gail. As I mentioned, I lost a co-worker and friend Monday. He was 56 and very young at heart. It's just such a shock that he won't ever be there again-I'll never hear his jokes or put up with his teasing again. He left the hospital to go home and was killed on the way home-it's just hard to wrap my mind around but it really reminds me-just as you said-to never ever take one minute for granted and always treat everyone as you would if you knew it were the last time you'd see them.

[S2M]

[Michigan Girl]

Incredible photo ...he looks like Rock and Roll Jesus!!

[Jana]

What a tragic loss! We are losing far too many!


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So very sad. What a stunning voice:

Angel - Live - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UaoP9J7kBWU

[Rocker Chic]

Incredible photo ...he looks like Rock and Roll Jesus!!

But Jesus never looked that hot!

So sad that he's gone. I'm told he was truly a gentleman, too.

[Melissa]

For fans who may have missed on the front page:

Forgive this late tribute and lack of general news; I've been sick most of the week. Sadly this has only given me more time to reflect on just what a tragic situation we find ourselves in. Steve Lee's accidental death is simply unbelievable. Gotthard were one of the blueprint bands for "getting it right" in the scene this website covers. I was an early fan of the band before losing my way a little, but like so many others, found myself right back seriously pumped about the band with the release of their Lipservice record.
That was a storming return to form, which propelled the band further ahead as far as their overall reputation and building stature as an amazing live act. They became Switzerland's biggest rock band and retained that crown with each subsequent release. They could do no wrong as far as I and many others are concerned...
And the overwhelming feedback I have had from newer fans in the last couple of days (besides the obvious shock) is that they discovered the band right here and were instantly hooked. That's the kind of band they were. One listen and they engaged the listener.
And a big part of just why this was so, was the natural charisma and vocal talent of frontman Steve Lee. A dynamic frontman and songwriter, he also had that perfect voice for rock n roll and I count myself as one of the fortunate ones to be a fan of his voice, his stagecraft and his band.
I was lucky enough to meet the very humble Steve at Firefest one year and saw Gotthard in full flight. I'll remember that set for it's energy and the way the crowd lapped up every note.
This unbelievably tragic event has taken Steve from his family, his band mates and thousand's of adoring fans way way way too early. His music will live on forever, but in this close knit community, his talent will leave a massive, unfillable hole for all.
R.I.P. Steve Lee and my personal, heartfelt condolences to everyone who's lives he touched.

Gotthard's record label, Nuclear Blast Records, has released the following statement:

"The world has lost one of its greatest rock singers: Gotthard frontman Steve Lee was killed accidentally during a motorcycle trip in the USA on Interstate 15 between Mesquite and Las Vegas and died at the scene. The Gotthard singer had flown to the U.S. with some biker friends just this weekend to fulfill a long-cherished dream for which he'd never had the time due to his heavy touring schedule for many years. It was to be two weeks through the States on a Harley-Davidson.
The 21 Swiss bikers started their journey on Sunday on a total of 12 motorcycles. On Tuesday, October 5, about 50 miles from Las Vegas, the group had stopped at the roadside to put on their rain gear as it had started to rain. On the slippery road, the trailer of a passing truck began to skid. The driver attempted evasive action but his trailer clipped five of the motorcycles parked at the roadside; one of them hit Steve Lee. Rescue services attempted resuscitation but efforts were stopped after 20 minutes. At 16:13 local time, Steve Lee was pronounced dead.
Among the passengers were Gotthard bassist Marc Lynn and Lee's girlfriend Brigitte Voss Balzarini. All other fellow riders were unharmed. Steve Lee was 48 years old.
With Steve Lee, we not only lose one of the world's best rock voices but also an extraordinary personality. Despite his enormous success, the Ticino singer had retained a very subtle eye for detail and often impressed the people around him with his sensitive observation. Due to his personality, he had a serious outlook, without losing his sense of humour and lust for life.
Steve Lee met his environment with respect but always had, in his gentle way, a very simple, personal touch. He understood like no one else how to enjoy without going too far — to him, alcohol and parties were things he met with level-headedness.
The singer sold several million albums throughout his career with GOTTHARD, several of them reaching platinum, double or triple platinum status. And yet all this bears no relation to the human greatness of Steve Lee on a daily basis."