Gold Coast artist Benaiah Fiu discovered dead hours after gig

A Gold Coast artist has actually been kept in mind as being ‘one of a kind’ after he was discovered dead simply hours after he played at a live music location. Benaiah Fiu, 32, the guitar player for Sex Drive, Strange Motel, Friction Control and Paper passed away on Friday, January 12. His mom discovered him on Saturday early morning after he passed in his sleep, the Gold Coast Bulletin reported, nevertheless his cause of death has actually not been verified. Enjoy the most recent news and stream free of charge on 7plus >> Fiu had actually played at Mo’s Desert Clubhouse in Burleigh the night before he was discovered dead with atrioventricular bundle Strange Motel. Hours before his gig, Fiu promoted it in his last post on Facebook. “Tonight! We got Tapered LTD, Strange Motel, Boiling Hot Politician and Antenna rockin out from 7pm onwards at Mo’s Desert Clubhouse,” he composed. Music site Gimmie Zine commemorated Fiu on its Instagram page and stated his death was a shock to the regional music neighborhood. “On Friday night we saw your stunning smile, felt your warm welcome, and enjoyed you up on phase making music that made you so pleased,” the post stated. “We want it wasn’t for the last time. We’re in shock. You’re one of a kind. The world’s a lot less brighter today. We miss you and enjoy you!” Fiu’s sibling validated his death in a disastrous homage on Instagram. “On Saturday we bid farewell to my huge sibling Benaiah. I’m ravaged and in a lot discomfort,” she composed. “It was an awful early morning, feelings are high, tears are consistent, however there is a lot love for Benaiah and the life he lived. “Benaiah lived such a complete fantastic life. He enjoyed so deeply, played, sung, and composed so passionately, was so deeply deliberate, had a lot impact, and did whatever he desired.” She included she liked his “disorderly brain, our adorable breakfast dates, seeing you sing and play, all your feelings, all your concerns, seeing how thrilled you got”. “It’s an honour and a benefit to be your sis. I’m not prepared to bid farewell,” she stated. Fiu’s funeral service will be hung on January 22 before a paddle out to honour his love of the ocean on January 25.

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