Mimi Parker, vocals, drummer and founder of the band Low, died at the age of 55 of ovarian cancer. This was reported by the official Twitter account of this cult group formed in 1993 in Duluth, Minnesota, United States.
“Friends, it is difficult to encapsulate the whole universe in words and in a short messagebut (Mimi) died last night surrounded by the love of her family and yours, “was reported in a message posted by her peers on the networks.
“Keep his name close and sacred. Share this moment with someone who needs you. Love is, without a doubt, the most important”, Added the members of his band in his heartfelt farewell.
The artist revealed in a podcast in December 2020 that he had been diagnosed with ovarian cancer, which is why the band had to postpone and cancel some concerts.
Shortly after receiving the sad news, Mimi began the treatment, which she had been dealing with for two years. During that time, she tried to follow Low’s schedule.
But almost a month ago, they had to cancel their tour of Europe, including their long-awaited stop at the Auditori de Barcelona, in a concert that sold out as soon as the presentation was announced. But, in the past two months, his health had begun to deteriorate.
“When you get news like this, some people tend to wonder why me (…). Why not? We are all subject to whatever happens randomly“, he reflected on that program, in which he opted to” try to make every day mean something “.
Parker founded Low in 1993 with bassist John Nichols and her husband, Alan Sparhawkthe couple becomes the only permanent members of this “indie rock” band to date.
Since its inception, the group has been an ambassador of the “slowcore”, based on slow tempos and sober and minimalist arrangements, in contrast to the “grunge” music that was successful at the time. Its members, however, explicitly rejected this label when they rated their music.
I could live in hope (1994) was her first album and her influence was recognized years later when it was included among the best albums of the decade of the 90s, with specialized means such as Pitchfork.
In its nearly 30 years of history, Low has released 13 studio albums. The most recent, hey whatt, was released in 2021.
His journey: a childhood with music
Mimi Parker was born in Bemidji, Minnesota, and From a young age it was very clear that he wanted to devote himself to music. Slowly he was developing his drumming skillsuntil he married Alan Sparhawk, whom he met at school, and founded Low’s band.
Steve Garrington was added at first, but then a strong succession of bassists, such as John Nichols (1993-1994), Zak Sally (1994-2005) and Matt Livingston (2005-2008).
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