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Black Midi Guitarist Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin Dies at 26
12 Jan
Summary
- Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin, guitarist for Black Midi, has passed away.
- He died at the age of 26 after a prolonged mental health struggle.
- Kwasniewski-Kelvin was a key member of the acclaimed experimental rock band.
Matt Kwasniewski-Kelvin, the guitarist renowned for his work with the experimental rock band Black Midi, has passed away at the age of 26. His family announced his death, stating it followed a lengthy struggle with mental health.
Kwasniewski-Kelvin was instrumental in shaping Black Midi's distinctive and adventurous musical style. He met fellow band members at the Brit School, and their debut album, "Schlagenheim," released in 2019, received critical acclaim and a Mercury Prize nomination.
He departed the band in 2021 to prioritize his mental well-being, a decision fully supported by his bandmates. Black Midi continued as a trio, releasing two more albums before their eventual split in 2024.
