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Evan Farrell, RIP (Magnolia Electric Co, Rogue Wave)
EVAN FARRELL, Magnolia Electric Co. touring bassist, former Rogue Wave bassist, long-time member of the musical collective Japonize Elephants and contributor to countless bands, passed away Christmas weekend from injuries sustained in an Oakland house fire. He was 33.A memorial fund has been set up for Evan's wife and two sons; donations are being accepted via PayPal. Video of Evan below... Tags: Evan Farrell, Magnolia Electric Co, RIP, Rogue WaveWe at Secretly Canadian have known and worked with Evan for over 10 years. He was a fixture in our community and a bright spot in all of our lives. He was exceptionally talented, funny and genuine. This can go on and on, because there is so much to say about Evan, but anyone who has come into contact with the man already understands all that can be said. Evan Farrell was a friend.
Posted on January 2, 2008 3:50 PM
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he was the sweetest guy, I had a great conversation with him at Maxwell's in June 06 after they had just played Sasquatch. Very sad news.
Posted by hipster replacement | January 2, 2008 4:02 PM
what a super guy - he will be missed. so friendly and such an overall great person.
Posted by Anonymous | January 2, 2008 4:11 PM
Fuck. what a terrible news. I feel really sad for his family and friends.
Posted by Anonymous | January 2, 2008 11:53 PM
I heard that he actually made it out of the house fire and went back in twice to help other people. Sadly, he never made it out the second time. He died a hero, though.
Posted by Anonymous | January 3, 2008 11:25 AM
I remember days back in bloomington, always seeing him out at shows and at the bar, always willing to strike up a conversation.
truly sad news.
Posted by Anonymous | January 3, 2008 5:33 PM
Some people you pass in life leave an impression that lasts a lifetime. Thanks EF!
Diamonds dipped in Gold!
R.I.P.
Posted by Anonymous | January 4, 2008 1:47 PM
we all have an angel to watch over us now. and we couldnt ask for a better one.. i love you bro. you really are the best person i know
Posted by kate Farrell | January 6, 2008 12:36 PM
he was a great guy and a great musician. RIP
Posted by Omar Ivy | January 9, 2008 2:03 PM
Such sad news. He will be missed. Hard to watch the videos. :o[
Posted by nffcnnr | January 9, 2008 11:13 PM
evan did not make it out of the house.
but he woke the rest of us up and we tried to get to him but couldn't
also, he was only 31.
he is a hero and a superfriend.
g
Posted by golden | April 5, 2008 10:22 PM