Influential NYHC musician
Rich McLoughlin has reportedly passed away. A cause of death has yet to be disclosed.
Both a guitarist and bassist, McLoughlin was a founding member of
Killing Time (via its predecessor
Raw Deal) and also played in
Breakdown.
Madball guitarist Hoya Roc had
this to say about McLoughlin: "It's a sad day in the HXC universe... just found out one of the architects of my sound has passed away. Rich was a cool guy and part of my all-time favorite hXC band Raw Deal! Rich, rest in piece and thanks for the music that molded me."