Bassist Jon Kennedy from shock rocker band Cradle of Filth is killed in a automotive crash aged 44

A bass guitarist with cult shock rockers Cradle of Filth has been killed in a automotive crash.

Bassist Jon Kennedy, 44, died in a single-car crash – and different members of the steel band members paid tribute to him.

Frontman Dani Filth paid tribute to Kennedy who spent a 12 months with the band in 1994 earlier than going onto different tasks.

He stated: ‘He was an awesome bassist and singer who stuffed in for Cradle at a time of such magical import, mayhem and mischief.

‘I distinctly bear in mind having a wickedly great week staying simply exterior Wrexham in Wales at Jon’s mum’s home in 1995. We have been all the time pulling pranks and playfully winding one another up again in these days.

‘He will likely be missed! Godspeed previous good friend.’

Bassist Jon Kennedy, 44, died in a single-car crash – and different members of the steel band members paid tribute to him

Kennedy, of Buckley, North Wales, was driving on the A55, close to Broughton, when he was killed

Kennedy, of Buckley, North Wales, was driving on the A55, close to Broughton, when he was killed.

Kennedy additionally contributed to black steel band Hecate Enthroned, who additionally took to social media to pay tribute to him.

A Facebook assertion by the band stated: ‘We’re shook and devastated by the passing of our brother Jon Kennedy.

‘This is not simply an enormous loss for his household and pals, however for the hundreds of music followers and style lovers that he touched and impressed. Jon’s ardour for music was large and at occasions all consuming which is mirrored in how he’s revered throughout the Black Steel scene.

‘Working with Jon on music was enjoyable, inspiring and difficult as a result of anybody with that drive and fervour was a pressure and this continued after Hecate with all his musical endeavours proper as much as the top with the Energy home Imperial Genocide.

‘However this ardour was matched with the love for his household and his shut pals. A loving father and husband and son.

‘Our ideas and hearts are together with his great household at this extremely tough time. As we mourn our brother please be conscious of his household and respect their area. However please elevate the horns for Jon. Nos da Jon.’

Cradle of Filth (pictured in Chicago in November 2003) have been fashioned in Suffolk in 1991

Cradle of Filth have been fashioned in Suffolk in 1991.

The band’s musical model advanced initially from black steel to a cleaner and extra ‘produced’ amalgam of gothic steel, symphonic steel and different steel genres.

Their lyrical themes and imagery are closely influenced by Gothic literature, poetry, mythology and horror movies.