Date: Fri, 18 Oct 1996 08:51:10 -0400 From: Cliff Walton (cliff@FOURAD.DEMON.CO.UK) Subject: Re: Chris Acland The following statement has been prepared: CHRIS ACLAND 4AD and CEC Management are devastated to announce the tragic news that Chris Acland, Lush's drummer, sadly took his own life yesterday, October 17th. Our deepest heartfelt sympathies are sent to Chris' family, friends and, of course, Miki, Emma and Phil. A statement regarding the band's future will be issued in due course. There's not a lot else one can say, Cliff Walton