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Brian “Brice” GillisOne of the members of the 90’s boy band. LFO,has passed away. Brad Fichetti, Brian’s bandmates (and now the only surviving member of LFO) shared news of his death on social media. “Every story has a chapter. some develop naturally some things you have to cut your mind The first two chapters of the LFO story lost yesterday’s main character, Brian ‘Brizz’ Gillis, passed away,” Brad wrote on March 30.
“I have no details. And it wouldn’t be my place to tell them,” he continued. “It was very difficult for me to process this tragic loss. I’ve said it before and I will continue to say it. The LFO Story is a tragedy. If you know what I do You know I’m trying to bring light into the dark trying to find a way to atone for pain and suffering trying to honor the legacy Today I honor my old bandmate and friend Brizz.”
“If you watched a live stream of LFO Story or have watched the band and I play live, you’ll know what Brian said about LFO if not for his hard work and dedication in LFO’s early two chapters LFO. You know and (hopefully) love doesn’t exist,” he continued. “My relationship with Brian was complicated. It was a time of great tribulation, but it was filled with happiness as well. I learned a lot from him about the music business and how to put together and rock shows. And this is the positive aspect of our relationship that I will depend on now and forever.
“I’ve been praying for Brian every day for years,” adds Brad. “And I will continue to pray for him. For his beloved father, for his friends, family. and those who love him Special prayers for Pistol Pete and Terry Edwards; Two men who hold a special place in my heart and are undoubtedly a special place in Brian’s heart. I know that sooner or later Brizz will be greeted by Rich and Devin and I hope they do sweet noises together. I really want to be. Calm down, bro, calm down.”
Brad and Brizz form LFO, which stands for Lyte Funkie Ones – In the year 1995, along with Rich Cronin. Gillis left the group in 1998. Devin Lima replaced him, and in 1999 the group achieved success with “Summer Girls” (often referred to as “Abercrombie & Fitch’s song by special). Their self-titled debut album reached number 21 in the United States. And they had a second successful single, “Girl on the TV.” They experience diminishing returns with each release. This led to their disbandment in 2002. After a brief reunion in 2009, the group disbanded…but to regroup from 2017 to 2018.
Richie Cronin died in 2010 after suffering a stroke after battling leukemia. Devin Lima passed away in 2018 due to adrenal cancer.
Our thoughts are with Brian’s family, friends and fans during this time of loss.
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