The Shins and Black Keys' Richard Swift dies, aged 41

The Shins and Black Keys' Richard Swift dies, aged 41

The multi-instrumentalist had been admitted to hospital last month

by Chris Bound: July 4, 2018
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The former Shins bassist and touring member of The Black Keys, Richard Shift, has died, aged 41.

Last month, the multi-instrumentalist had been admitted to hospital with what had been described as a "life threatening condition", and a fund raising operation was underway to help pay for his medical bills. However, news of his death was confirmed via his Facebook page, with a post that simply read: "And all the angels sing "Que Sera Sera", Richard Ochoa Swift, March 16, 1977 - July 3, 2018".

As well as his work with The Shins and Black Keys, Swift was also a coveted solo artist, releasing his last studio album 'The Atlantic Ocean' in 2009. Have a listen to his single 'Lady Luck' in the player below.

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