R.I.P. Brandon Carlisle of Teenage Bottlerocket
Late Friday night, Teenage Bottlerocket drummer Brandon Carlisle passed away. He had been in a coma since Tuesday, November 3, after being found unconscious in his home.
“It is with the heaviest hearts that we have to report our beloved drummer Brandon didn’t make it,” reads a statement issued by Teenage Bottlerocket. “The doctors did everything they could to save him, but the MRI showed he is no longer with us. His family and loved ones are with him as they prepare to take him off life support and let him gently move on.
“Seeing so many people from all over the world come together in support has been amazing and we know Brandon could feel how much he was really loved. Brandon lived his life with his whole heart. He loved music, and he loved people. He always made it a point to let everyone know how much they meant to him, and to take time to make new friends. Anyone who was lucky enough to spend even a minute with the guy knows what a blessing he was to this earth. So with that love in our hearts, we carry him with us as we say goodbye. To the best drummer, the kindest soul and our brother and best friend, you will be in our hearts always.
“Rest in Peace Brandon, we all love you so much.”
Brandon’s twin brother and bandmate Ray Carlisle said this:
“With a heavy heart I regret to inform everyone that my twin brother Brandon Carlisle didn’t make it. This is the saddest day of my life. I’m having a difficult time accepting the reality of all of this. We lost Brandon. I don’t even know what to write. I feel so sad. I’m going to come up with something better to say when I’m more collected. I will let everyone know when and where the funeral will be. The amount of support Brandon has gotten during the last 72 hours has been crazy! Thank you to everyone for the kind words and prayers for my brother and for my family. So many good vibes were sent our way and it really helped all of us through everything. I can’t stop crying.”
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