David Fitzgerald, original Telescopes guitarist, has died
The Telescopes, has died following a battle with cancer. He was 54. Telescopes founder
Stephen Lawrie, in a statement to NME, wrote: We are thankful for the unforgettable memories and the incredible music he left behind. As a noise guitarist David was born beyond the realm of natural vision, a true original, in a field of his own.
“David had been battling cancer for a while and true to form he fought until the end but was comfortable and among those closest to him, Lawrie continued. Our deepest condolences to all his family, friends and loved ones. We celebrate his life in loving memory. May infinite suns light his way on the journey ahead. Rest in noise punk soul brother.”
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David Fitzgerald, the first guitarist of the UK shoegaze band the Telescopes, has died of cancer, Al Boyd of Wrong Way Records confirmed to Pitchfork. He was 54 years old.
Stephen Lawrie founded the Telescopes in Burton-upon-Trent, England in 1986. David Fitzgerald began as the band’s bassist before switching to guitar. He played on the Telescopes first two albums 1989’s
Taste and 1992’s
The Telescopes before the band’s initial dissolution.
In recent years, David Fitzgerald performed with his band the Junkyard Liberty. They released their debut
Chains in 2016 (via Wrong Way). With the Junkyard Liberty, Fitzgerald released a cover the Telescopes’ 1989 B-side “This Is the Last of Whats Coming Now.” The Telescopes shared the cover in tribute to Fitzgerald. “Infinite love,” they wrote.