We've all been singing along "Island In the Sun" by WEEZER, even if the only thing we could repeat in the song was the unforgetable "woop woop". It became some sort of classic chilling tune that is part of our old school early 2000s alternative rock playlist. And somehow, after wacthing the video, we all thought that playing with animals, throwing monkeys in the air and making cats being drummers was kind of a cool thing.
If you feel like you're definitely the person described above, you'll probably be affected by the fact that the ex bassist of this great band passed away few days ago in Chicago at the age of 40.
Mikey Welsh passed away from a suspected drug overdose. Now you might be sad but think: "Oh well, he was a rockstar and that happens a lot in the industry". Fair enough, but the point is he was a great bassist and part of great band. Not as big as the Red Hot Chili Peppers' bassist Flea but you know, the guy had great skills, so we all feel pretty bad for Weezer right now.
But the most awkard and weird thing would be that Welsh predicted his own death. Now, I am a very supersticious person, I have to admit it. However the facts are here. He was found on a hotel room at Chicago on the 9th of October.
On September 26th, he posted on twitter: " Dreamt I died in Chicago next weekend (heart attack in my sleep) need to write my will today."
Showcasing one of his art piece at $250, he also wrote the day before: "If I am still alive at time of purchase, price to increase exponentially if i expire prematurely."
The police doesn't exactly know what hapened to him, but involment of narcotics are suspected.
The real question I am asking myself here is: Can you then predict your own death? Well it seems like Mikey Welsh did. But let's just remember him for the amazing work he did with Weezer.
Here is two of my favourite tunes from them.
Enjoy xx
