Inspiral carpets drummer craig gill killed himself after suffering from unbearable tinnitus for two decades which got worse in the weeks before he died an inquest heard.
Inspiral carpets craig gill.
Craig gill drummer of the inspiral carpets has died at the age of 44.
Inspiral carpets drummer craig gill 44 pictured was found hanging at his home in greenfield greater manchester in november last year by his wife after battling against tinnitus.
A statement on the manchester band s facebook page said they were absolutely devastated by the loss of our brother.
Inspiral carpets are an english alternative rock band formed in 1983 in oldham greater manchester.
Inspiral carpets drummer craig gill image.
Craig gill the drummer of manchester alt rock band inspiral carpets has died at the age of 44.
He played with the band right throughout their nineties heyday and stayed on when they reformed in.
The band behind songs this is how it feels and dragging me down announced in a statement on.
Inspiral carpets drummer dead at 44.
The wife of the inspiral carpets drummer craig gill has said there needs to be a greater awareness of the devastating effects of tinnitus after an inquest into his death returned an open verdict.
Formed by lambert and singer stephen holt who departed the band before they signed with mute records the band had a sound characterised by the use of organ.
The band s most successful lineup featured frontman tom hingley drummer craig gill guitarist graham lambert bassist martyn walsh and keyboardist clint boon.
His wife rose marie gill told the hearing how the dad of three s condition had worsened over the past decade particularly in the weeks.