Drummer STEVE RILEY (L.A. GUNS, W.A.S.P.) Dead At 67 Years Old

Drummer Steve Riley has handed away at 67 years outdated. Riley drummed for W.A.S.P. between 1984 and 1987, after which spent many of the years between 1987 and 2016 drumming for L.A. Weapons (and the post-lawsuit band Steve Riley’s L.A. Weapons). Riley‘s dying was confirmed to Blabbermouth by his son Cole. We want all of them the most effective presently.

The Riley household has issued the next assertion: “We’re devastated to share that Steve Riley has handed away on the age of 67. Steve had been battling a extreme case of pneumonia for a number of weeks, and on Tuesday, Oct. 24, succumbed to the sickness. His spouse Mary Louise and son Cole had been by his facet in his last moments.

“Steve spent the previous 5 a long time increase a wealthy music legacy, touring the world numerous instances, promoting hundreds of thousands of data, sharing the stage with unimaginable bandmates and bringing pleasure to followers throughout the globe. His fashion was unmatched, influenced by the greats like Buddy Wealthy, Ginger Baker and John Bonham, and his ardour for the craft was evident till the very finish.

“However Steve‘s biggest legacy was his function as a loving husband and caring father. At residence, he was greater than only a rocker — he was a Boston sports activities fanatic, a World Conflict II buff and an avid reader. As a lot as he beloved being on the street, nothing introduced him extra pleasure than coming residence to his household.

“Steve is survived by his spouse and son, in addition to his brothers Michael and Daniel.”