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by BBG
"Last night, my beloved brother, Brendan Majewski, passed away. Words will never express the sorrow I feel. i loved him more than anyone can imagine. He was brilliant, caring, & loving. The world has suffered an immeasurable loss." - Speck BrownThis sad statement comes from Speck Brown, the drumming half of sludgy Brooklyn punks Orphan. Bassist Brendan Majewski , who was previously in Quix*o*tic, was the other half, and he ripped fuzzed-out basslines to punctuate their fierce and primitive songs. R.I.P. Brendan, you will be missed.
The band released Decapitated Lovers last year and just released a split with Dope Body on Black Tent Press. Orphan was scheduled to play this Saturday (1/22) at Death By Audio with Universal Order of Armageddon, The Body, and Salvation.
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Bummer to hear of the loss. Is that a t-shirt with famous assassin's mugshots on it?
Posted by Anonymous | January 21, 2011 5:07 PM
OMG, RIP. What happened? This is terrible
Posted by Anonymous | January 21, 2011 5:13 PM
Rest In Peace Brendan....
Posted by Anonymous | January 21, 2011 5:13 PM
Awful news. RIP.
Posted by Anonymous | January 21, 2011 5:13 PM
I can't believe it. Horrible news. Peace, Brendan
Posted by Don | January 21, 2011 5:50 PM
terrible news. so so sad.
Posted by Anonymous | January 21, 2011 5:54 PM
saw them at Lit Lounge once, such a great band. RIP my man.
Posted by JT | January 21, 2011 6:27 PM
that dude has a cool t-shirt
Posted by Anonymous | January 21, 2011 6:39 PM
Does anyone know what happened?
Posted by Anonymous | January 21, 2011 8:41 PM
So sad
Posted by Anonymous | January 21, 2011 8:48 PM
Might not be so obvious at first, I for one, am slow... but he was so gentle and sweet. That guy was just a big ball of love. Believe it.
We miss him.
jt
Posted by jt | January 21, 2011 9:44 PM
i love you brendan. you were too good for this place. :(
Posted by Anonymous | January 21, 2011 10:18 PM
Sad, RIP Brendan
Posted by Anonymous | January 21, 2011 11:35 PM
I play bass and am more than willing to step in and PRODUCE where others simply could not.
Posted by Regulah readah | January 22, 2011 2:57 AM
so sad... RIP
Posted by ryan | January 22, 2011 10:38 AM
realy sad
Posted by Ajans Magic | January 22, 2011 12:01 PM
yeah Orphan was amazing nice dude and this sucks
Posted by Anonymous | January 22, 2011 7:19 PM
Wow. I have an Orphan LP. How did he die? Anyone have any bio info on him?
Posted by Sarah | January 23, 2011 12:00 AM
Man that fucking sucks.It kills me every time I hear about some young talented person passing on this site.R.I.P.
Posted by Anonymous | January 23, 2011 1:12 AM
this is truly horrible news. brendan was one of the most fun/humorous/loving kids i've known. he always had an amazing attitude about music and the bands making it. it's hard to believe i wont be seeing him ever again. peace buddy...
Posted by z | January 23, 2011 4:01 PM
He is from washington, dc. He was an embassy brat. He liked to read books by paul bowles. he was very sweet and incredibly talented. I don't know what happened but he will be missed.
Posted by Anonymous | January 24, 2011 1:03 PM
For those of you who are asking, it seems that Brendan sadly took his own life, less than a week ago. Please send prayers or good thoughts to him, that he is no longer suffering.
Posted by Anonymous | January 24, 2011 8:09 PM
this sucks horribly.
rest in peace budd.
Posted by rensl | January 25, 2011 10:57 PM
spent a week on tour with this kid and he was genuine and kind. will miss him.
Posted by Anonymous | January 30, 2011 2:34 PM
RIP dude. i really enjoyed the time i spent with you
Posted by Anonymous | January 31, 2011 7:24 PM
thank you a lot's man
Posted by دردشة عراقية | February 20, 2011 9:36 PM
miss you
Posted by Anonymous | September 5, 2011 2:06 AM