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Bryan St. Pere, Hum Drummer, Dies at 52
Bryan St. Pere, the drummer for ’90s favorites Hum, has died at the age of 52. The band confirmed the news of St. Pere’s passing in a statement on their social media platforms. St. Pere joined the Champaign, Illinois-based band in 1990 and performed on the band’s cult single “Stars” prior to the band’s breakup in 2000. St. Pere didn’t rejoin the band for their 2015 reunion tour, but he featured on the band’s surprise 2020 album, Inlet, which landed on our list of the best albums of 2020 (so far) and was their first album in 22 years. According to the band, the death was sudden. Here’s the full statement from the band and the social media post where they announced the news: It is with very heavy hearts and tear filled eyes that we share the news that our beloved friend and bandmate, Bryan S...
Hum Release First Album in 22 Years
Alt-rock outfit Hum have been quiet for some — a long time, actually. The Champaign, Illinois-based band known for their 1995 hit “Stars” has kept an extremely low profile since their 2000 breakup. Sure, they reunited a handful of times since, but that’s been it. Until today. The band dropped their first album since 1998’s Downward Is Heavenward today, which came without any knowledge or previous notice broadcaster anywhere. Inlet features the band’s original members (Matt Talbott, Tim Lash, Jeff Dimpsey, and Bryan St. Pere) and is out now via Polyvinyl. “Vinyl manufacturing has been delayed a bit due to Covid. We are hoping we can ship late Summer. We’ll keep you posted. The band is extremely thankful for the kindness we have received over the years, and we hope everybody i...
