Stuart Cable Dies Aged 40
It's a sad day for Welsh rock.
Stuart Cable, the former drummer with the Stereophonics, has been found dead in his home in the Cynon Valley.
Emergency services were called to Cable's house where his body was found at 5:30 this morning (Monday 7 June 2010).
Police have not yet established the cause of death, but there is no sign of suspicious circumstances.
The musician's mother, Mabel, confirmed the news in an interview with WalesOnline, stating that: "Stuart has travelled all over the world with the band and I have worried myself silly. He is now settled down and then this has happened. It has not sunk in yet."
In a separate statement, Cable's brother Paul said that: "The family has no further comment to make at this stage. It is in the hands of the police."
Cable, who was 40, left the Stereophonics seven years ago when he was being accused by the band of neglecting rehersals in favour of his media career which included his television show, Cable TV.
Following this split, he continued his media career, presenting another television show named Cable Connects, and Cable Rock, a show on BBC Radio Wales.
Cable also drummed temporarily for Stone Gods, a band made up of former The Darkness members, and was due to play the Download Festival this coming weekend with his main project, Killing For Company.
Many musicians and celebrities have been paying tribute to the Welsh drummer on Wales Online.
"Very sad news about Stuart Cable this morning. My thoughts are with his friends and family." - Huw Stephens, Welsh radio presenter.
"Very shocked to hear the sad news about Stuart Cable. He was always lovely when we met. Love to his family and friends. RIP." - Chris Moyles, host of the Radio One Breakfast Show.
"Since the early days of The Automatic, Stuart Cable was one of the most brilliant and supportive people we encountered. He was one of the few really genuine people you meet in the music industry, when he said he'd come down to a gig he would, and be one of the most enthusiastic people there, which to a bunch of 18-year-olds meant the world.
"From then on we'd bump into him all over the place and he'd always be there with big smiles, hugs and a friendly face, wanting a drink and a chat. He was one of those people that always left a massive impression, one of the few big characters left in a music industry which is becoming increasingly bland and tempered down.
"The last time I saw him he was listening back to a mastered track from our last album and he came up, beaming, thumbs up shouting "IT SOUNDS LIKE SABBATH!" which was the biggest praise I think he could give.
"I feel lucky to have met Stuart, shared a stage (even drum kits) with him. He'll be massively missed." - Iwan Griffiths, from the Welsh band The Automatic.
"Whenever you met Stuart, you always walked away with a massive smile on your face. Such a gigantic personality which was reflected in his drumming. He really will be missed. Our sincere condolences to his family and friends." - A statement released by the Manic Street Preachers.
"Terribly sad news about Stuart Cable, such a lovely, warm, funny, talented man." - Comedian Rob Brydon.
So, rest in peace.
Stuart Cable.
1970 - 2010.
12 Comments – Postiwch sylw
CLICdan
Rhoddwyd sylw 23 mis yn ôl - 7th June 2010 - 17:42pm
I remember the last time I saw Stuart - I was working at the Tsunami Relief gig at the stadium. This was shortly after he'd left the Stereophonics and one of my jobs was to make sure Kelly and Stuart were kept at a reasonable distance from one another. He was a great guy, and I'll miss his enormous hair and giant smile.
Snow..
Rhoddwyd sylw 23 mis yn ôl - 7th June 2010 - 18:50pm
It's such a shame he's passed away, so many great musicians are passing away lately
gesture
Rhoddwyd sylw 23 mis yn ôl - 8th June 2010 - 08:02am
sorry but,it should be it's a sad Day*
at least he died like a rockstar(apparently), I was told by people up Aberdare he went out the same way Jimi Hendrix did
CLICryan
Rhoddwyd sylw 23 mis yn ôl - 8th June 2010 - 12:39pm
Cheers for the correction, gesture - my bad!
Dying 'like a rockstar' might seem romantic from a distance, but the nitty-gritty and aftermath is a different story.
There's a great quote from Danny Sugerman about the death of Jim Morrison I'll try and dig out from his book, Wonderland Avenue. It talks about the futility of great talent cut short by an early death.
lincoln
Rhoddwyd sylw 23 mis yn ôl - 8th June 2010 - 12:58pm
dieing like a rock star doesnt make it any easier on his mum
Scattered
Rhoddwyd sylw 23 mis yn ôl - 8th June 2010 - 13:06pm
I saw him at the tattoo convention at the Coal Exchange a few years back. Fair play he had a fair amount of ink including really nice sleeves. I never spoke to him but he seemed like an approachable, good guy to know and a larger-than-life personality. The fact he never turned his back on the Valleys for the Californian lifestyle also says a lot about him as a person. RIP Stuart.
Sean Wesley
Rhoddwyd sylw 23 mis yn ôl - 8th June 2010 - 14:20pm
tragic news, sadly the best people are always the first to go.
CLICdan
Rhoddwyd sylw 23 mis yn ôl - 8th June 2010 - 14:40pm
Stuart was going to be one of our judges for CLIC Battle of the Bands. The fact that he still cared about young, unsigned musicians even after making it big says a lot about him.
GeoffCLIC
Rhoddwyd sylw 23 mis yn ôl - 8th June 2010 - 15:05pm
Very sad indeed
claireCLIC
Rhoddwyd sylw 23 mis yn ôl - 9th June 2010 - 13:44pm
Extremely sad news!!!! R.I.P Stuart
Zoe1
Rhoddwyd sylw 23 mis yn ôl - 9th June 2010 - 14:48pm
sad sad news, god needed a drummer and he got the best....RIP Stuart
tommy b
Rhoddwyd sylw 23 mis yn ôl - 9th June 2010 - 18:31pm
I sat by Stuart for six hours at the 'Noise and Confusion' gig in Millenium Stadium (Oasis, The Coral, Razorlight and other bands) and he was utterly charming and very funny. My autographed ticket reads, To Tom , Be Lucky! And you generally felt as though he meant those words- a great man who will be missed hugely.