Wonder Stuff Drummer Martin Gilks Dies Aged 41

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Wonder Stuff Drummer Martin Gilks Dies Aged 41

Postby EvilElvis » 4th Apr 06, 20:19

Wonder Stuff drummer dies at 41


Former Wonder Stuff drummer Martin Gilks has died a in a London hospital following a motorcycle accident.

The band enjoyed success in the early 1990s with hits such as The Size Of A Cow and Welcome To The Cheap Seats.

After the group split in 1994 Gilks, 41, went into management, working with rock bands A, Reef and Hundred Reasons.

A spokesperson for his company, Furtive, said: "He was greatly loved by many and will be sorely missed by all his family and friends."

Gilks also featured in 1980s indie band The Mighty Lemon Drops before he joined the Wonder Stuff, who were formed in Stourbridge, West Midlands.

After a brief reunion for live shows in 2000, vocalist Miles Hunt revived the Wonder Stuff name in 2004, but with a different line-up.

Gilks died at St George's Hospital, Tooting, on Monday of internal injuries following Sunday's accident. He leaves a son and daughter
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Postby blackdeathcrew » 5th Apr 06, 18:23

Always sad to hear news like that
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Postby Workyticket » 14th Apr 06, 07:00

Yeah, this was terrible to hear. The Stuffies were great! Mind you, I haven't heard the new album yet (which as I understand isn't the original band, but Miles Hunt's Wonder Stuff Mk. 2). Any of you guys heard it? Do I want to?
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Postby markE » 18th May 06, 14:00

new stuffies album is great. saw them live at islington 2 weeks before the sonic circus gig. awesome live band. sad news about martin tho'. :cry:
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