That's genuinely sad news for the alternative and emo community this week. Chad Gilbert was a proper fixture in those scenes for decades, and it sounds like Hayley Williams felt moved to share her thoughts publicly, which speaks to how much he mattered to people beyond just the music world. For our listeners who grew up with New Found Glory or those heavier bands, this one probably hits a bit differently. Loss like this reminds us why the connections we make through music matter so much.