Duncan Sheik Dead At 56
We're saddened to hear of Duncan Sheik's passing. His songwriting touched millions, whether through "Barely Breathing" or his work on Spring Awakening, a musical that genuinely changed things for a whole generation of theatre-goers and listeners. For Cledvibes Radio, Sheik represented that rare artist who could move between pop radio and serious artistic ambition without losing an ounce of integrity. He'll be remembered not just for the hits, but for the emotional honesty that ran through everything he created.
From Stereogum: Duncan Sheik has died. The New Jersey-born singer-songwriter, best known for the pop-rock hit “Barely Breathing” and the musical Spring Awakening, passed away last night in a hospital in Manhattan. His mother, Suzanne Sheik, told the New York Times the cause of death was cardiac arrest. "Duncan was a father, husband, son, brother, and friend," reads a statement shared on his social media. "He will…
