Primus guitarist Larry “Ler” LaLonde has tragically misplaced his dwelling to one of many Los Angeles wildfires, as reported by his bandmate, singer-bassist Les Claypool.
LaLonde’s house is one among 1000’s destroyed by the raging wildfires which have wreaked havoc throughout Los Angeles county. Whereas Claypool didn’t specify which of the fires was accountable for decimating LaLonde’s dwelling, he did share an image of the home burned fully to the bottom, with solely the hearth and chimney nonetheless standing.
“All that’s left of our good good friend Ler Lalonde’s dwelling,” wrote Claypool on Instagram. “When Mom Nature will get up on her hind legs, it may be brutal. My coronary heart hurts for him and his household.”
LaLonde has been a member of Primus since 1989. He and Claypool are at the moment holding an open audition for a brand new drummer, following the departure of Tim “Herb” Alexander in October.
In the meantime, Spiritbox bassist Josh Gilbert (previously of As I Lay Dying) additionally misplaced his dwelling to the LA wildfires. The musician shared a put up from his spouse exhibiting an image of his home fully destroyed.
Among the many musicians who had been pressured to evacuate throughout the fires are Rage Towards the Machine’s Brad Wilk and Anthrax’s Scott Ian. On Instagram, Wilk wrote, “Due to everybody reaching out. We’re good, however needed to evacuate final evening. Hosed down the home and grabbed the people and animals and cut up…. Oh, I did seize one factor from the home… this VH lady and youngsters first o.g. tee… very apropos. All people please watch out and keep protected.”
Consequence has put collectively a listing of fundraising efforts and donation hyperlinks to assist the victims of the LA wildfires, together with some which might be particularly designated to assist musicians within the space. Click on right here to search out out how one can assist.
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