Rob Laakso, a long-standing collaborator of Kurt Vile’s who played in the indie-rock star’s backing band, The Violators, has died aged 44 following a battle with cancer.
Laakso also played in Mice Parade, Swirlies, The Wicked Farleys and Diamond Nights and enjoyed a portfolio career as a recording engineer, composer, producer and solo artist. Depending on the occasion you might find him on electric guitar, acoustic, bass, synth, keys, or maybe programming drums.
