Terrible news as 156/Silence bassist Lukas Booker has passed away, according to his family and bandmates. He died Friday at only 28 years old.
Booker's sister Brittany Patrick confirmed his passing by setting up a GoFundMe to help with funeral expenses, which has already raised more than $33,000.
Donations can be made here.
"Hello, my name is Brittany. I'm the oldest sister of Lukas Booker. We are asking for help to put my brother to rest. He passed away today suddenly and did not have life insurance. He was a great man and a wonderful light that made the world brighter. He would do anything for anyone that needed him. He absolutely loved his family, the band he played in, and his friends. Please help if you can, all donations will be given to his father, Maurice Booker. We appreciate all of you!"
Despite the heartbreaking loss, the rising metalcore band plans to carry on with their upcoming tour supporting Silent Planet and Invent Animate. The band is touring in support of their 2024 album People Watching.
The band also confirmed his passing in statement Saturday:
Yesterday afternoon we were devastated to learn of the passing of our brother, dear friend, and beloved bandmate Lukas Booker. Anyone that knew Lukas knew how kind, selfless, and genuine he was. He would watch every band, mosh before our set, and still had enough energy to put it all out there on stage. No matter where he was he was just happy to be there. He lived for music and his smile was infectious. In many ways he was the heart of 156, and the world is a darker place without him. His light will be immensely and immeasurably missed.
In his honor we will be continuing on with our scheduled shows. His family has also organized a gofundme if anyone is willing and able to donate I know they would greatly appreciate it.
We love you so much Lukas. You were supposed to be here for the whole ride, buddy. We were supposed to conquer the world together.
We'll see you soon brother.
Dates for the aforementioned tour are below:
04/17 Corpus Christi, TX @ House of Rock
04/18 Austin, TX @ Come and Take It Live
04/19 Dallas, TX @ South Side Music Hall
04/21 Tucson, AZ @ Rialto
04/22 San Diego, CA @ SOMA
04/23 Los Angeles, CA @ Regent
04/26 Albuquerque, NM @ Sunshine Theater
04/27 Denver, CO @ Summit Music Hall
04/28 Kansas City, MO @ The Truman
04/29 Des Moines, IA @ Wooly's
05/01 St. Louis, MO @ Red Flag
05/02 Grand Rapids, MI @ Elevation
05/03 Toronto, ON @ Opera House
05/04 Montreal, QC @ Beanfield
05/06 Albany, NY @ Empire Live
05/07 Buffalo, NY @ Town Ballroom
05/09 Scranton, PA @ The Ritz Theater
05/10 Columbus, OH @ Sonic Temple*
05/11 Wilmington, DE @ The Queen
05/12 New York, NY @ Irving Plaza
05/13 New Haven, CT @ Toad's
05/15 Columbia, SC @ The Senate
05/16 Daytona, FL @ Welcome to Rockville *
*Silent Planet and Invent Animate only
Details of Booker's death remain private as dozens of online tributes poured in over the weekend, with many of Booker's friends giving their condolences.
Booker also fronted another band, the Pennsylvania stoner doom trio Dablab, which released an EP titled The Dablab Experience in 2024. The band had a scheduled performance in Pittsburgh on the day of Booker's death.
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