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Gary Young, a legendary drummer, died at the age of 70. Bandmates and followers of the Pavement artist have paid tribute to him

www.dailymail.co.uk, August 18, 2023
Pavement's original drummer has died at the age of 70. According to group frontman Stephen Malkmus, Gary Young (left and right), who left Pavement in 1992, died on Thursday. Malkmus announced his death on social media and said that his drums were 'one take and hit record.' On today, he said, 'Gary Young passed away.' Gary's pavement drums were a 'one take and hit a new high'. It was not so bad. The ripper's came out.' Matador Records, the band's 1992 debut album Slanted and Enchanted, also paid tribute on social media.