The world of music and indie rock is in mourning. Mimi Parkerthe famous drummer and founder of indie rock band ‘Low’ has passed away this weekend at 55 years oldas the group has published through its official Twitter profile, where they have written a statement for his death.
A death that occurs just about a month after ‘Low’ canceled their European tourincluding his stop at the Auditori de Barcelona, for health reasons, and it was in 2020 when the artist was diagnosed with ovarian cancer which had now worsened.
“Friends, it is difficult to put the universe in language and in a short message, but she passed away last night, surrounded by family and love, including yours. Keep his name close and sacred. Share this moment with someone who needs you. Love is definitely the most important”, the members of his band have written through Twitter.
A trajectory of three decades and full of successes
Mimi Parker was born in Bemidji, Minn.and from a young age he was very clear that he wanted to dedicate himself to the world of music, and that is that little by little he developed his skills with the drums, until married Alan Sparhawk, whom she met at school, and went on to found the band ‘Low’. A group formed by these and Steve Garringtonalthough other bassists such as John Nichols (1993-1994), Zak Sally (1994-2005) and Matt Livingston (2005-2008) appeared and disappeared.
‘Low’ has conquered its fans for three decades, from 1994 with his first album ‘I Could Live in Hope’ to 2021, with his latest, ‘Hey What’which was unanimously considered one of the best of the year.
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Mimi Parker, drummer and founder of the band ‘Low’, dies at 55