Brad Houser, the Texas-based musician who performed bass within the longtime jam band Edie Brickell and New Bohemians, has died at age 62. The artist suffered a stroke on July seventeenth and handed away on the twenty fourth.

“We need to say thanks to the numerous family and friends which have reached out in assist of Brad and his spouse Kiri. We love you all, and we’re actually grateful,” the band stated final week, revealing that Houser skilled a “main stroke” and was within the hospital in crucial situation. A household buddy has since confirmed to Tradition Map Dallas that he was taken off life assist on July twenty fourth and died hours later.

Born on September seventh, 1960 in Dallas, Texas, John Bradley Houser based New Bohemians within the early Eighties, initially taking part in vibraslap whereas Eric Presswood performed guitar and Brandon Aly performed drums. Edie Brickell joined as a singer in 1985. Later often called Edie Brickell and New Bohemians, the band’s 1988 debut album, Capturing Rubberbands on the Stars, housed the hit “What I Am.”

Along with New Bohemians, Houser performed in bands like Critters Buggin, The Lifeless Kenny Gs, and Diamond Increase, his challenge along with his spouse and former Ex-Lady bassist Kirilola Onokoro. He additionally contributed to Bass Musician journal and created two basses with Reverend Guitars, together with the “Basshouser.”

Lately, Houser lived in Austin, the place he labored as an teacher on the New Faculty of Music, which provided free music courses to underserved communities. In accordance with Brickell, he had additionally been engaged on New Bohemians music.

“Simply spent 6 weeks taking part in and recording with my pals, New Bohemians,” the singer posted following Houser’s demise. “It was our remaining day recording and Brad was about to take off for a gig after I stated, ‘Aw, come on! Yet one more jam, Brad. You begin it.’ He nodded and performed this nice half and I began singing about him to him with the largest smile on my face simply having enjoyable.”

Brickell continued, “I used to be celebrating his generosity to remain and play one final music with me. However I by no means thought it could be our remaining music collectively. Our band’s final jam was a playful music about Brad. I beloved him. He taught me quite a bit.”