Casey Calvert, guitarist for post punk/ rock band Hawthorne Heights, was found dead early Saturday morning. Calvert was 26-years-old.
According to several accounts Calvert appeared healthy on Friday night while spending time with friends before going to sleep for the night. Those same reports indicated that Calvert passed away at some point while sleeping.
Casey Calvert’s sound played a big role in Hawthorne Heights and its highly successful second album If Only You Were Lonely which debuted at #3 on the Billboard charts and produced the hit single “Saying Sorry.”
Hawthorne Heights had a show in Detroit, Michigan on Friday night and was scheduled for a show on Saturday in Washington D.C.
The official site of Hawthorne Heights posted a message on their front page stating:
“Today is probably the worst day ever. Its with our deepest regrets that we have to write this. Casey Calvert passed away in his sleep last night. We found out this afternoon before sound-check. We've spent the entire day trying to come to grips with this and figure out as much as possible. At this time we're not sure what exactly happened. Just last night he was joking around with everyone before he went to bed. We can say with absolute certainty that he was not doing anything illegal. Please, out of respect to Casey and his family, don't contribute or succumb to any gossip you may hear. We don't want his memory to be tainted in the least. Casey was our best friend. He was quirky and awesome and there will truly be no others like him! His loss is unexplainable. As soon as we know more we will let you know.” - Source: TransWorld News
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#1 Yeah...
Wow. Freaking thing is that my friend and I were listening to Hawthorn Heights today. Album If Only You Were Lonely... This is way too confusing... X3 forever Casey Calvert.
-amanda-
#2 MAN!! i hope he lives a
MAN!! i hope he lives a better life up in heaven.
and i know, all of us will miss him. he was a huge
part of the band. WE LOVE YOU CASEY!! = ]
always.
#3 Umm
He's not "living a better life", he's in heaven. no life to live. no worries, no cares, just love.
#4 :'(
this is horrible. I'm not even that big of a fan of HH, but as soon as I found out about Casey's death my heart literally stopped. I can't imagine the tragedy that Hawthorne Heights is going through and my thoughts are with them, their friends, and their family.
<3
#5 casey
this is really sad he was so young.i loved casey,he was so awesome.hawthorne heights is so amazing&&i hope that they all are ok.
r.i.p casey <3
#6 wow i cant believe this i'm
wow
i cant believe this
i'm shocked
:(
#7 so sad
Hawthorne heights is one of my favorite bands and I'm really upset that this has happened. Casey was a great guitarist and will be missed.
#8 ...this is so sad. I am a
...this is so sad. I am a huge fan of Hawthorne Heights, and the band won't be the same without him.
May he rest in peace <3
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#10 Saddest day of my life :'( I
Saddest day of my life :'(
I love you casey so much<3
#11 LOL
Owned. I hope all of em share the same fate.
#12 What a coward to not even
What a coward to not even put your name behind these words.
#13 You are a sick coward
OMFG HOW COULD YOU SAY THAT?? You are a very sick person. NOBODY deserves to die. He didn't do anything to you. You are very fucked up in the head. Even if you didn't like his music he is still a human being with a grieving family. You are a coward. You have balls enough to say those things but obviously not enough to put your name on it. Grow a pair you sick freak.
#14 your an asshole
what the fuck is your problem. are you some kind of a sick fuck?! i dont care how much you hated Casey or HH but that comment was uncalled for. you obviously have norespect. fuck you!
#15 ass hole
its people like you makin this world world go to shit
a human being and a damn good artist lost his life! how bout a little compation or sympathy even if u dont like the music or whatever your beef is.
just remember you heartless bastard karmas a bitch
#16 wow
That's horrible to say. And worse yet you won't even admit it to yourself. Beleive it or not there are people deeply affected by this loss. If you wanna be happy about it, whatever. But don't shovew it in peoples faces. It's messed up. A lot of people miss him. That's all I'm gonna say.
Casey: RIP You weill always be awesome in my eyes.
Hawthorne Heights: I hope you are able to get through this hard time. Remember, your fans will always be with you.
<3
#17 that's wacked
dude you must messed up in the head or something, because you don't just go around laughing at someones misfortunes, douch bag go suck your mom's cock
#18 What kind of sick torted person are you??
What kind of sick torted person are you??(and if you didn't know what torted ment, tort means twist)
What if you died at the age of 26?? What if you were in a band that was known half way across the world?? What if this happened to someone you and millions of others loved and cared about?? What if this was your son, brother, band member, friend, or just a family member in general?? Think about this long and hard, then tell me your opinion on the situation. If it doesn't change your mind then whatever, you're a sick torted being.
#19 Hahahahaha, YES! Finally
Hahahahaha, YES! Finally someone says it. God damn. Now I'm gonna say that I'm a metalhead and i HATE this crappy band. But I've dealt with more people dying in my music that you will ever have to endure. Randy Rhoads, Cliff Burton, Chuck Shuldiner, Darrell Abbot, Vitek, all these have hurt me but don't dwell on the fact that they're dead, and certainly don't diss someone for having an opinion. Celebrate the fact that he WAS alive and listen to their music, however crappy it may be.
#20 Casey Calvert
Hello everyone, truly I did not know if I should or should not approve the last coment "Owned. I hope all of em share the same fate." In such a situation when a young person is dead this is outrageous to make such a horrible comment.
However, I thought i should approve this so we all see that in our life how evil people can be. I just can't find words to describe it. But the words of the above comment speka for themselves. But you see, the person who made the comment is not only evil, but also a coward because he/she was afraid to disclose his identity. It's like hit and run...
#21 im not a big faan of
im not a big faan of hawthorne heights, but it is always sad when a young person with everything to look forward to just dies. His family and friends are in my prayers. RIP
#22 He will always be an hero
He will always be an hero
#23 no way!
that so really bad omg... dont beleive it. HE'S REALLY DEAD. IM A REALLY BIG FAN
RIP casey <3 :( !!!!!
#24 I cant believe it
wow..
i am a huge fan of HH
and i cant believe this..
he will be missed...
R.I.P. Casey
#25 Wow. while i do hate
Wow. while i do hate Hawthorne Heights and cant stand any of their music or members, I send my condolences to his family and bandmates for their lost. No matter how much you hate a band or someone, no one deserves to die for it.
R.I.P
#26 not a big fan, but that's
not a big fan, but that's hard for anyone to go through. i would be devistated if that happened to TAI.
#27 tai
Feel better. Read my post.
In the words of TAI, "Death is going to catch up to all one day, it's just that yours is coming quicker than ours,"
#28 casey :/
casey was the best ever he'll be greatly missed,i remember going to one of their concerts and he was so awesome,and lively
i hope hawthorne heights is ok and that they will be able to move on,it will be hard to see him replaced but i dont know what they have to do
casey you rocked hard!!!!you played the best ever ♪♫♪♫♪♫♪♫
R.I.P
#29 Casey<3
Casey was the best screamer/guitarist ever.
Hawthorne Heights can't ever replace him.
<33RIP Casey Calvert 11-24-07
#30 true
true