Thursday, November 10, 2011

Gwar's Cory Smoot memorial set for Nov. 11

Gwar guitarist Cory Smoot - Flattus Maximus - was found dead on the band's tour bus in Canada on the morning of Nov. 2. Details on his memorial service (below), as well as a statement by Dave Brockie - Oderus Urungus - have been posted at http://www.gwar.net/

Arrangements have been finalized for the memorial service for Cory Smoot AKA Flattus Maximus. The service will take place this Friday November 11th at the Bennett Funeral Home Chesterfield Chapel, located at 14301 Ashbrook Parkway in Chesterfield, VA. The private service begins at 4:00 PM.

In lieu of flowers the family is asking that contributions be made to the “Smoot Family Fund”. Contact Smootfamilyfund@gmail.com.

GWAR will have to cancel two performances on their current tour, so they can attend the services. Thursday November 10th in Medford, OR and Friday November 11th in San Francisco, CA are the dates that are affected. Tickets for both dates will be refunded at point of purchase. The complete remainder of the tour with Every Time I Die, Ghoul and Warbeast will resume as scheduled Saturday November 12th at the House of Blues in Los Angeles, and runs through Sunday November 27th at Toad’s Place in New Haven, CT.

GWAR ON TOUR
11/12 West Hollywood, CA @ House of Blues
11/13 Pomona, CA @ Glasshouse
11/14 Tempe, AZ @ Marquee Theatre
11/15 Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
11/16 Denver, CO @ The Summit Music Hall
11/18 Austin, TX @ East Side Drive In
11/19 Dallas, TX @ House of Blues
11/20 Houston, TX @ House of Blues
11/21 New Orleans, LA @ The Hangar
11/22 Atlanta, GA @ Masquerade
11/23 Tampa, FL @ Green Iguana Stadium
11/25 Raleigh, NC @ Lincoln Theatre
11/26 Philadelphia, PA @ Electric Factory
11/27 New Haven, CT @ Toad’s Place


As my readers probably know, Gwar has been one of my favorite bands over the years. They were as amazing to hang out with back stage as to watch in action on stage. Cory will be missed. In memory of him, please enjoy the photo posted here that was taken by my brother Jason Mills when Gwar last played at the Glass House in Pomona. It was one of the best shows ever!




Keep on rockin' wherever you are in the universe Cory!

~Mickie

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