GOTTHARD Singer Killed In Motorcycle Accident - Oct. 5, 2010
The GOTTHARD singer had flown to the U.S. with some biker friends just this weekend to fulfil a long-cherished dream for which he'd never had the time due to his heavy touring schedule for many years. It was to be two weeks through the States on a Harley-Davidson.
The 21 Swiss bikers started their journey on Sunday on a total of 12 motorcycles. On Tuesday, October 5, about 50 miles from Las Vegas, the group had stopped at the roadside to put on their rain gear as it had started to rain. On the slippery road, the trailer of a passing truck began to skid. The driver attempted evasive action but his trailer clipped five of the motorcycles parked at the roadside; one of them hit Steve Lee. Rescue services attempted resuscitation but efforts were stopped after 20 minutes. At 16:13 local time, Steve Lee was pronounced dead.
Among the passengers were GOTTHARD bassist Marc Lynn and Lee's girlfriend Brigitte Voss Balzarini.
All other fellow riders were unharmed.
Steve Lee was 47 years old.
(source:blabbermouth.net)
The world has lost yet another extraordinary singer, I actually have tears in my eyes as I write this.
Gotthard is one of my favourite bands and I had the fortune to see them in concert february this year.
All of the band and especially Steve seemed to be really humble and nice guys - only the good die young.
He was only a couple of years older than me and it is a reminder to love and embrace life, every day - you never know what tomorrow will bring.
Rest in peace Steve.
August 5, 1963 – October 5, 2010