Extremely sad news to report tonight as 156/Silence bassist Lukas Booker has died. News of Lukas Booker‘s death comes from his sister Brittany, who has launched a GoFundMe that you can find right here to help the family with funeral expenses. We extend our deepest condolences to the Booker family and everyone in the music scene touched by Lucas‘ music.
“Hello, my name is Brittany. I’m the oldest sister of Lukas Booker,” wrote Brittany on the GoFundMe. “We are asking for help to put my brother to rest. He passed away today suddenly and did not have life insurance. He was a great man and a wonderful light that made the world brighter. He would do anything for anyone that needed him. He absolutely loved his family, the band he played in, and his friends. Please help if you can, all donations will be given to his father, Maurice Booker. We appreciate all of you!”
VCTMS drummer and vocalist Meredith Henderson also paid tribute to Booker, writing: “Of all the people l’ve toured with you were the only one who understood what’s it’s like to tour with chronic breathing problems and spoke about it in ways that I have never been able to resonate with anyone else. Thank you for your kindness, your spirit, your joy, and your resilience to keep moving forward. I’ll forver hold our time together close to the chest. Love you lung buddies forever. Rest easy Lukas Booker. thinking of the 156 silence camp today”
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