Vandaag is bekend gemaakt dat Andrea Marongiu, sinds 2010 drummer van de Londense band Crystal Fighters, zeer plotseling is overleden. Over de doodsoorzaak is nog niets bekend. Het concert dat ze vanavond zouden geven tijdens het Solar festival op het Spaanse eiland Mallorca is gecancelled, het optreden dat ze aanstaande zaterdag tijdens Appelpop in Tiel zouden gaan geven gaat logischerwijs ook niet door, ze worden vervangen door Di-rect. In 2011 had Chrystal Fighters een grote hit in Nederland met de single ‘Plage’, in juli brachten ze hun laatste single uit getiteld ‘Love Alight’.
De verslagenheid is groot, op hun officiële Facebook pagina is onderstaand bericht te lezen:
Dear Friends and Family of Crystal Fighters,
It is with deep regret and great sadness that we announce the tragic passing of our drummer and friend, Andrea Marongiu.
Andrea was not only one of the most brilliant, skilful and charismatic drummers to have ever graced the stage, but also an incredibly kind, fun and loving friend to us all. Our condolences go out to anyone who was lucky enough to have known him, and most particularly to his family.
We are all completely heartbroken by this news and we can’t hold back the tears as we write this message to you. Andrea, thank you for all the incredible joy and life you brought to this band and to our lives for the last four years. We love you and we miss you more than words can say right now.
Buon viaggio amico.
With love always from
Sebastian, Gilbert, Graham, Ellie, Nila, Clarissa, Mimi, Laure and all CF crew. Life will never be the same without you here brother xxx