(Victory Records) There has been a tragic loss. Bayside was in a terrible accident this morning while driving to todays concert on the Never Sleep Again Tour, which includes their friends and label mates Hawthorne Heights, Silverstein and Aiden. Their drummer John Beatz Holohan was killed when their van flipped after hitting a patch of ice outside of Cheyenne, WY. Their bass player Nick Ghanbarian was also seriously injured. Anthony and Jack have thankfully been discharged from the hospital. Members of the bands crew also remain hospitalized.
Tonights show in Salt Lake City is cancelled. An announcement regarding the rest of the tour will be made later today.
Donations to Johns family can be made via Paypal to the John Holohan Bayside Memorial Fund: [see full story for link]
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Posted by Danielle:
wow this really sucks i was definatly lookin forward to see bayside on tour ive been pumped for months :(
Posted by Meaghan:
:( I'm sad. I met these guys a bunch of times and they're all great guys... john included. my heart goes out to the rest of the band and their families, as well as the crew. sirens and condolences, eh?
Posted by Danny:
R.I.P John...you were an awesome drummer...lots of support to the families and the rest of the band members and crew...a tragic loss...
Posted by Danny:
R.I.P John...you were an awesome drummer...lots of support to the families and the rest of the band members and crew...a tragic loss...
Posted by AM:
This is way sad. Bayside was one of the best bands ever. my heart goes out to their familys and friends. you were lucky to know John.
Posted by Leanna:
r.i.p. John...my heart goes out for his faimly and friends...we'll all miss you and listening to you beat them drums...
Posted by Julie:
R.I.P john holohan
Posted by Carlos The Dwarf:
Now i dont get to see bayside on the tour....
Posted by Crystal Tears:
This is so sad, i cant believe this is real! My heart goes out to the family and friends! stay strong i totalyl agree with Shady Dream! We love you John!
Posted by Shady Dream:
I feel so sad for the familys, Friends And fans. Its so sad that these types of things have to happen to peopel we love so dearly. My regaurds go out to the family of "John" Your all in our hearts! stay strong! Once again im truely truely sorry!
Posted by punk princess:
oh wow...i feel really sad now...my heart as well goes out to their fams
Posted by Hope:
my heart goes out to all their families.
