Jeff Hanson 1978-2009
The sad news, from Kill Rock Stars:
We are deeply shocked and saddened to report that Jeff Hanson passed away on June 5, 2009 in his home, a victim of a terrible accident. Jeff has been a part of the KRS family since 2003.
Jeff Hanson was an amazing artist, a riotously funny person, and a good friend. Everyone at Kill Rock Stars feels that we were privileged to put out his records. We will miss him tremendously. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time.
And a little background from Strangeglue:
Compared to former label-mate Elliott Smith, Hanson was uniquely known across much of America because of his haunting falsetto voice that was often mistaken for that of a woman. Hanson was signed to Kill Rock Stars in 2003, believed to be the first artist signed to the label based on an unsolicited demo. He often joked that the only reason Kill Rock Stars wanted to meet with him was because they wanted to see if he really sang like that.
RIP, here’s “This Time it Will,” directed by Wyatt McDill:
[more at BV]
I’m not sure if I should feel really bad now for the horrible live review I gave him awhile back?
I will say I’m counting myself blessed for having the opportunity to have seen him. He was an amazing musician and it’s not his fault he had a cold when I saw him.
I hope he’s singing with the angels now – he will definitely be missed!
you spelt his name wrong.
woops, thanks h.