Carl Bevan, the former drummer of the rock band the 60ft Dolls, has died “very suddenly” at age 51.
Bevan’s death was announced in a Facebook post by his girlfriend.
The announcement, posted from Bevan’s account, said:
“I’m heartbroken to say that our lovely, crazy boy has sadly passed very suddenly.
“I hadn’t posted sooner because I wanted some time to let close friends and family know in person so thank you all so much for being respectful.
“As you might imagine, me, his daughter, parents, friends, and family are all absolutely devastated.
“I will of course share more information when I have it and there will be a time to share the memories.”
Carl Bevan, drummer of Britpop band 60 Ft. Dolls, has died https://t.co/9XJP58R5qT
— NME (@NME) August 9, 2024
The Welsh band soared to fame in the 1990s during the UK’s “Britpop” era.
During the band’s peak, 60ft Dolls supported big names such as Oasis and the Sex Pistols.
They even played the famous Glastonbury Festival before splitting in 1998.
The 60ft Dolls were part of what was known as “Cool Cymru” in the 1990s.
They were part of the musical movement along with other