Overview
- Baren died on November 28 at age 40, with his father describing the passing as peaceful and the cause not yet determined.
- The Redwalls confirmed his death in a social-media tribute, calling him an essential force whose energy and musicality shaped the band.
- A funeral service is scheduled for 12 p.m. on December 9 at Zion Gardens Cemetery in Chicago, with some notices asking for charitable donations in lieu of flowers.
- The Chicago-born musician co-founded the Redwalls in high school, later signing with Capitol Records, opening for Oasis in 2005, and appearing on major late-night TV shows.
- According to the group’s manager, the band had recently cut three tracks in Los Angeles and was polishing 2012 sessions from Liverpool for a potential release in his memory.