R.I.P. Phil Haggerty, guitarist of Somos, dies at age 28
Phil Haggerty, the guitarist of Massachusetts emo indie rock band Somos, has handed away. He was 28 years previous.
On Saturday night, Somos introduced his passing on social media. “We misplaced our dearest good friend and guitarist Phil Haggerty earlier right this moment,” the publish reads. “He was an immensely caring good friend and an throughout stunning individual, and he’s gone far too quickly. Phil Haggerty endlessly.”
Somos have been scheduled to launch their third full-length album, Jail on a Hill, this fall through Tiny Engines. After his passing, the band have determined to make the album accessible this week for obtain, with all donations going to Haggerty’s funeral bills. It’s presently accessible to buy for $5. They recorded it with Jay Maas (Defeater, Bane, Title Struggle) in Boston this previous winter. It follows up their 2016 sophomore album First Day Again and their 2014 breakout debut Temple of A lot.
“Phil poured numerous hours into this report and was so happy with what we made collectively,” the band wrote on Fb. “I want so badly he may very well be right here right this moment to share this second.”
In memorializing Haggerty, the band additionally shared a video of him from earlier this yr when he tore down “racist indicators” he found in East Boston, his neighborhood. The flyers reportedly learn “Preserve America American” and “Report unlawful aliens. They’re criminals, not immigrants.” Within the video, Haggerty says, “I ripped them down with out hesitation. Didn’t take lengthy.”
Discover the band’s social media posts, in addition to these from their label Tiny Engines, under.
We misplaced our dearest good friend and guitarist Phil Haggerty earlier right this moment. He was an immensely caring good friend and an throughout stunning individual, and he’s gone far too quickly.
Phil Haggerty endlessly.
— Somos (@Somosbandma) August 10, 2019
This was Phil. By no means shied away from the nice battle. It’s as much as all of us to hold on his legacy. https://t.co/nLWH5k2qrv
— Somos (@Somosbandma) August 11, 2019
So sorry to share this information. Phil Haggerty of @Somosbandma handed away earlier right this moment. Phil was a beautiful musician and a sort, caring individual. Our condolences and like to Phil’s household and buddies.
— Tiny Engines (@tinyengines) August 10, 2019
We’re releasing the brand new Somos album, Jail On A Hill, for this week solely. $5 will get you the entire album digitally. All monies go to Phil Haggerty’s household for funeral bills. Please unfold the phrase and donate if you happen to can.https://t.co/tj1PhJltDE pic.twitter.com/ifGLh5u2Cg
— Tiny Engines (@tinyengines) August 12, 2019
