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Mike Layton - Devastating News.

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I'm saddened to have to report that Mike Layton, VDF member Mlayton, was killed in a motorcycle accident. I just read about it over at DFO. Here's the link... https://www.drumforum.org/threads/horrible-news-our-own-mike-layton-has-passed-on.200579/

I have no words to describe this horrible news. RIP Mike.

-Mark

Posted on 2 years ago
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This truly breaks my heart. R.I.P. My drum brother. Prayers for his wife and family.

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 2 years ago
#2
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God rest his soul

always kind to me over the internet for years

https://www.facebook.com/mike.redfelt

he was just at the Chicago Show this pic-

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.................................................. ......Joe
Posted on 2 years ago
#3
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Oh my gosh! That's terrible news. He was an outstanding member of this forum and he will be greatly missed here. Rest In Peace, Mike and thank you, thank you, thank you.

"God is dead." -Nietzsche

"Nietzsche is dead." -God
Posted on 2 years ago
#4
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From jda

God rest his soul always kind to me over the internet for yearshttps://www.facebook.com/mike.redfelt he was just at the Chicago Show this pic-[img]https://scontent.fagc3-2.fna.fbcdn.net/v/t39.30808-6/283662429_1220442985432231_7184034902283690854_n.jpg?stp=c7.0.540.540a_dst-jpg_s526x395&_nc_cat=105&ccb=1-7&_nc_sid=09cbfe&_nc_ohc=nhGjaYNPM1AAX-IL4qs&_nc_ht=scontent.fagc3-2.fna&oh=00_AT-9N0RI3a2ki7DYFfsUxhHCoK5h_Qz_87SgGAU3_LvpvQ&oe=631A0810[/img]

Thanks so much for posting this picture.

-Mark

Posted on 2 years ago
#5
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Damn horrible news .... He was a great inspiration to so many of us.... Just got his band of mates back together and was making some real sweet music... RIP Mike.... We'll miss you around here.

John

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Posted on 2 years ago
#6
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He was good to everybody he came into contact with. So glad I got the chance to meet him and talk with him and call him a friend. Peace and love to his family and friends. Heartbreaking!

Curtis

Posted on 2 years ago
#7
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Always a gentle giant, what a great personality in every aspect.

John/Levelpebble

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Posted on 2 years ago
#8
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Found this link on the accident..

https://wach.com/news/local/one-killed-in-motorcycle-crash-near-us-601-in-kershaw-county

also .... Mike's funeral details are published on his band's (Area 43).... Facebook page...

'77 Slingerland 51N,Super Rock 24,18,14,13.. COW 8,10 Concert toms
'69 Slingerland Hollywood Ace
'75 Rogers Dynasonic 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'77-78 Slingerland 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'78-79 Slingerland 5 1/4 x14 8 lug COB
'79 Biman 5 1/4, Acrolite
'82 Slingerland 5 1/4 x 14. Festival COS
'84 Tama MasterCraft Superstar 6.5 x 14, 10 lug Rosewood
'98 Slingerland (Music YO) 6" 10 Lug Maple.. NOS
Zildjian, Sabian , UFIP & Paiste mix.
Posted on 2 years ago
#9
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https://www.gofundme.com/f/py5vjz-funeral-costs-and-related-expenses/share

Friends here is a link started by another person in the drum community. Just wanted to share it here so everyone may have the chance to share.

Curtis

Posted on 2 years ago
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