Overview

• Brann Dailor addressed the Alaska State Fair crowd on August 22, recalling Brent Hinds’ 25 years in the band and dedicating the performance to him.
• Rhythm guitarist Bill Kelliher posted an Instagram tribute on August 25, calling Hinds a brother and praising his singular musicianship.
• Atlanta police reported Hinds was found unresponsive around 11:35 p.m. on August 20 at Memorial Drive SE and Boulevard SE and was pronounced dead at the scene.
• Investigators said a woman driving a BMW SUV struck Hinds’ motorcycle while turning left, then remained at the scene and cooperated with officers.
• The band, which announced Hinds’ departure in March and has continued with fill-in guitarists, issued a statement mourning his death and asking for privacy.