The band and their manager died five years ago today…Music fans have paused to remember Viola Beach.
The Warrington band were tipped to break through following a series of well received singles, touring around the country in the process.
Clash worked on a show in London alongside Viola Beach, performing an intimate date at Shoreditch Boxpark.
Tragically, Viola Beach and their manager Craig Tarry died in Sweden on February 13th, 2016, following a sudden accident involving their tour van.
Five years on, fans have remembered Viola Beach on social media, recalling moments with the group.
5 years on always in our hearts Kris River Tomas Jack & Craig you’re gonna live forever @Viola_Beach London @Nambucca_Live Jan 9 2016 pic.twitter.com/WFYNOu3Lby
— This Feeling (@This_Feeling) February 13, 2021
5 years, miss you viola beach pic.twitter.com/i51w6FdNXO
— Emily (@Emcharlotte10) February 13, 2021
River, Jack, Kris, Tom, Craig. You never left us. But we miss you. Viola Beach will live on in all you left behind. pic.twitter.com/MUde3Xwf8R
— WArringtonMusic.co.uk (@thisisWAM) February 13, 2021
Five years today since we lost Kris, River, Tom, Jack & Craig. Gone but never forgotten. Xhttps://t.co/fnf99Ulvl5
— Viola Beach (@Viola_Beach) February 13, 2021
Recordings made by Viola Beach were subsequently gathered on a posthumous album, one that underlined their incredible potential. Tim Burgess is hosting a Twitter Listening Party in their honour:
Our thoughts are with the families and friends of Kris Leonard, River Reeves, Tomas Lowe, Jack Dakin and Craig Tarry today. Five years gone. Join us for a listening party to remember them at 6pm this evening. @Viola_Beach pic.twitter.com/XTWGt859D5
— Tim’s Listening Party (@LlSTENlNG_PARTY) February 13, 2021
Everyone at Clash was deeply effected by the loss of Viola Beach, who seemed like such wonderfully innocent young lads – we’ll be remembering them and their music tonight.
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