IN MEMORIAM: TV on the Radio bassist Gerard Smith, 1975-2011

POSTED: Thursday, April 21, 2011, 3:00 PM

Filed Under: In Memoriam

If you caught TV on the Radio at the Electric Factory a few weeks back, bassist Gerard Smith was not on stage. Due to his battle with lung cancer, Smith has not been performing with the band on the current tour. Yesterday morning, it was announced on the band's website that Smith passed away. They left the following message:

"We are very sad to announce the death of our beloved friend and band mate, Gerard Smith, following a courageous fight against lung cancer. Gerard passed away the morning of April 20th, 2011. We will miss him terribly."

In happier TV on the Radio news, this video cut from their extended live taping for Letterman last week is making the rounds on the Internet and features a long-sought-after live rendition of "Young Liars." Other favorites like "Wolf Like Me" show up on this 40-minute set, as do newer songs like "Caffeinated Consciousness."

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