Drew Glackin (1963-2008)

My friend Drew Glackin passed away this week. He was an amazing musician and a beautiful person. I first met Drew when my former band Ware River Club opened for The Silos (a band he played bass in) in Charlotte, North Carolina. He instantly befriended and supported us. He had an enormous personality and will be so incredibly missed.Here’s the message I recieved from The Silos Frontman Walter Salas Humara:It is with the greatest sadness that we inform you of the passing of Drew Glackin. He was unaware of an overactive thyroid condition that led to severe heart damage. He was surrounded by family and friends during his final days and hours and we are all still in a state of shock and disbelief.Drew was adored around the world and his larger than life spirit and contagious jovial energy touched everyone he met, everywhere he went. He was a musician of the highest talent and made his mark in countless bands, record albums, and many thousands of live performances. He will be sorely missed and the memories of his music, his great humor, and his magnanimous generosity of spirit and love will be with us forever.A fund will be set up to help his family with expenses and we will keep you informed of memorial concerts and events as they develop.We will all keep Drew in our hearts,Konrad, Rod and Walter.