The music world has paid tribute to Frightened Rabbit singer Scott Hutchison after his death was confirmed this afternoon (May 11).
Hutchison’s Frightened Rabbit bandmates paid tribute to him on Twitter, writing: “There are no words to describe the overwhelming sadness and pain that comes with the death of our beloved Scott but to know he is no longer suffering brings us some comfort… He will be missed by all of us and his absence will always be felt but he leaves a legacy of hope kindness and colour that will forever be remembered and shared. Rest peacefully, Scott.”
Posting on Instagram, Frank Turner wrote: “What a shining, beautiful life. I remember Scott giving great Scottish hugs, cracking jokes, apologising for being drunk, always being kind. He lit up the sky with his voice, his songs, his heart, and I will forever be in awe of his genius. He was the kind of guy who, if he came up in conversation, people would talk over each other, in a hurry to say how wonderful he was. He was my friend and today I am heartbroken. Talk to someone, don’t try to keep it all inside.”
The 36-year-old musician was initially reported missing in the early hours of Wednesday (May 9) after CCTV footage showed him leaving Edinburgh’s Dakota Hotel at 1AM. Posting on Twitter shortly before his disappearance, he wrote: “Be so good to everyone you love. It’s not a given. I’m so annoyed that it’s not. I didn’t live by that standard and it kills me. Please, hug your loved ones.” His final tweet read: “I’m away now. Thanks.”
Paying tribute on Twitter, Alt-J wrote: “We are deeply saddened by the news of our labelmate Scott Hutchison, and our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time. In the UK, you can call the Samaritans on 116 123. In the US, the National Suicide Prevention Hotline is 1-800-273-8255. You are never alone.” Biffy Clyro wrote: “So so sad. So so sorry. All our love to the Hutchison family. Rest in peace Scott.”
Tributes have also come in from The National’s Aaron Dessner, Idlewild’s Roddy Woomble, Twin Atlantic, Snow Patrol, Death Cab For Cutie’s Benjamin Gibbard and Glasvegas. The Cribs wrote: “Terribly sad to hear the news regarding Scott Hutchison. As mentioned before, we didn’t know each other personally – but there is always empathy and a bond between fellow touring musicians, especially contemporaries of a similar age group, so this hits particularly hard.”
See a full list of tributes to Hutchison below:
— Frightened Rabbit (@FRabbits) May 11, 2018
We are deeply saddened by the news of our labelmate Scott Hutchison, and our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time. In the UK, you can call the Samaritans on 116 123. In the US, the National Suicide Prevention Hotline is 1-800-273-8255. You are never alone.
— Δ (alt-J) (@alt_J) May 11, 2018
So so sad. So so sorry. All our love to the Hutchison family. Rest in peace Scott.x
— Biffy Clyro (@BiffyClyro) May 11, 2018
R.I.P. Scott
— Twin Atlantic (@twinatlantic) May 11, 2018
So sorry to hear about Scott .. love to all his friends and family..
and Scott, you done well big man.. thank you for your music .. GVx— Glasvegas (@glasvegas) May 11, 2018
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We are devastated to hear the news about our friend Scott Hutchison this morning. Sending all our love to his family, friends and band mates in frightened rabbit. Xxx
— Snow Patrol (@snowpatrol) May 11, 2018
Terribly sad to hear the news regarding Scott Hutchison. As mentioned before, we didn’t know each other personally – but there is always empathy and a bond between fellow touring musicians, especially contemporaries of a similar age group, so this hits particularly hard.
— The Cribs (@thecribs) May 11, 2018
The National’s Aaron Dessner:
Devastated Scott is gone. My heart goes out to his family and bandmates. A dear soul and a brilliant songwriter. RIP #scotthutchison
— Aaron Dessner (@aaron_dessner) May 11, 2018
Everyone listen to Scott’s songs today — he navigated the depths of despair with such power, beauty and poetry. RIP #scotthutchison
— Aaron Dessner (@aaron_dessner) May 11, 2018
Our thoughts are with the family & friends of FR’s Scott Hutchison at this difficult time. RIP x
— You Me At Six (@youmeatsix) May 11, 2018
At a loss what to say. Scott was my friend and a man & musician I admired greatly. So terribly sad. All my thoughts and love to his family x
— Roddy Woomble (@RoddyWoomble) May 11, 2018
I am profoundly saddened by the passing of Scott Hutchison. His music, his voice, and his words have meant, and will continue to mean the world to me. My deepest condolences to his family, and his friends. Love and solidarity.
— Jay Baruchel ?? (@BaruchelNDG) May 11, 2018
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