EMPERORS AND ELEPHANTS Guitarist JEFF WINDISCH Dies During LYNCH MOB Show In Minnesota

August 20, 2016, an hour ago

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TeamRock.com is reporting that Emperors And Elephants guitarist Jeff Windisch (pictured far right) died following the band’s August 13th show in Savage, Minnesota supporting Lynch Mob. As he watched Lynch Mob’s set from the crowd, Windisch suffered a heart attack and could not be resuscitated. Lynch Mob cut their performance short after learning Windisch was in trouble.

Lynch Mob bassist Sean McNabb issued the following statement: 

“On behalf of Lynch Mob — George, Oni Logan, Jimmy D’Anda and myself — our prayers go out to Jeff Windisch’s family, friends and band Emperors And Elephants. Jeff died of cardiac arrest during our set. They opened the show for us and kicked ass. As soon as we were alerted to the situation, we stopped playing, as the crowd and band stood in disbelief as they tried to save him. We felt it was best to stop the show at that point. Please keep his family in your prayers.”

Lynch Mob drummer D’Anda comments: “The band didn’t feel it was appropriate to continue the show, so we stopped out of respect for Jeff. The band sends their thoughts and prayers to Jeff and his family and we kindly ask you do the same.”