Lord Mantis, Indian drummer passes away
Mon, October 10, 2016 10:49 AM PT5,810 views
Bill Bumgardner, drummer of Chicago bands Lord Mantis and Indian, passed away yesterday. Here's a statement from former bandmate Ken Sorceron:
"Coming to terms with some sad news tonight. My ex bandmate, Bill Bumgardner, of whom I played with in Lord Mantis took his life today.
"Our musical partnership didn't end in the most pleasant way and I never got around to reaching out to bury the hatchet, which is sad.
"My Sincere condolences to his family, friends and those who made music with him. I had some great times with the dude and those are the ones I'll choose to remember."
Bumgardner was reportedly 35 years-old.