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/ho...sed-on.200579/

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

-Mark

This truly breaks my heart. R.I.P. My drum brother. Prayers for his wife and family.

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-

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.

Originally Posted by jda

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-

Thanks so much for posting this picture.

-Mark

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

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

Always a gentle giant, what a great personality in every aspect.

Found this link on the accident..

https://wach.com/news/local/one-kill...kershaw-county


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

https://www.gofundme.com/f/py5vjz-fu...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