Pylon guitarist Randy Bewley R.I.P.

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Shortly before 5 p.m. this evening (Wednesday, February 25) Pylon guitarist Randy Bewley died in the I.C.U. at Athens Regional Medical Center. He was 53 years old.-

A blog post on the group’s Myspace page reads,-

“Today, our bandmate and brother passed away at a little before 5 p.m. with his family and friends at his side. He will be missed, even as we celebrate his life and creativity. His guitar sound was as special as he was and always will be. Randy’s guitar work defined not only a generation of sound but Randy himself. His visual art, painting and photos, combined with his signature sound formed a loose set of boundaries that helps understand him. His quiet devotion to family and friends will become a benchmark for those he leaves behind.”-

Earlier today Crib Notes reported that Bewley had suffered a heart attack while driving on Barber Street in Athens. According to an e-mail from the group’s vocalist Vanessa Brisco-Hay, &-;His van drifted off the road and tipped over. No other people or vehicles were involved. Rescue workers did CPR at the scene and he was taken to Athens Regional Medical Center. He is in ICU.”-

This is a very sad day.-

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(Photo courtesy of Pylon’s Myspace page).