In a shocking turn of events, that started with a sold-out show packed with special guests there to honor him after celebrating his 70th birthday, Col. Bruce Hampton died last night after passing out on stage. Hampton celebrated his birthday with a concert at the Fox Theatre Monday night surrounded by dozens of musicians and singers on stage: the show was called Hampton 70: Celebration of Col. Bruce Hampton. Hampton collapsed over a speaker on stage as the band played ‘LoveLight’ and stayed there for several minutes before others on stage came to his rescue. Hampton didn’t make it through the rest of the night however and medical details are still pending.
Rev. Jeff Mosier posted the following on his Facebook page, “He died at Crawford Long Hospital here in Atlanta just a while ago. I feel so blessed to have been there tonight and be a part of the greatest gathering of friends and loved ones. I’ve never seen Bruce happier. I’ve never been sadder. I’ve dreaded this day for years, but could have never imagined a more joyful departure. I feel so lost.”
Photo by John Zara
