Carl Bevan, the drummer of UK punk band 60 Ft. Dolls, has passed away at the age of 51. Bevan rose to fame in the 1990s and the band supported acts such as Oasis and Sex Pistols. They also appeared at Glastonbury before splitting in 1998. News of Bevan’s death was posted by his partner Bev on his Facebook page labelling it “devastating.” His father, Ray, also shared the news on his own page, alongside a photograph of him and his son. “My beautiful, talented, funny genius only son passed away yesterday,” he wrote in the caption. “I will miss you Carl. I’m so proud of you.
“You had so many dreams about your future as an artist but be assured your unique incredible paintings will reach legendary status in the years to come. My life will never be the same without you.”
Since the announcement of his death, numerous tributes have been shared including record label Wichita Recordings, who posted their own memories of Bevan. “Carl Bevan was the living embodiment of ‘mischief’. When you saw that grin, you knew you were about to get into trouble/see something wild unfold. Some of the best memories I have are with Richard Mike and Carl, and they were the best rock n roll band on the planet,” the label tweeted. Manic Street Preachers also paid their respects, writing “Very sad news-never knew Carl but loved his drumming and loved his exceptional paintings-love to his family and friends.”
Bevan hailed from Glynneath, Neath Port Talbot, but grew up in Newport and was a crucial player in the music scene of the 90s. He often discussed his time in the industry as being filled with gigs and laughter. After leaving the music world, he returned to the public eye as a landscape artist in 2018. His father noted that he believed Bevan’s paintings would become legendary and that he was so proud of his talented son
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