A few months after his shocking death at 61, legendary producer/engineer/bandleader Steve Albini will be honored with a global celebration of his raucous legacy. Touch and Go Records announced Thursday (July 18) that it is turning Albini's 62nd birthday on Monday (July 22) into an opportunity to share memories of the late rocker known for making righteously raunchy music as well as a vicious spirit.
“Although we tragically lost Steve Albini on May 7, 2024, his indelible influence on music remains. Let's turn his birthday, July 22, into a global celebration to honor his life and legacy,” the label said in a statement announcing its request that his fans and friends flood Instagram on Monday with “stories and photos that capture the essence of Steve's impact. Share photos of his albums that shaped you, concert memories, or even handwritten notes that resonated deeply. If you were lucky enough to meet him, let's see these photos!'
Posters are invited to tag their memories with #ThankYouSteveAlbini to create a digital archive “of our collective gratitude, ensuring Steve's influence remains vividly visible”.
Indie rock icon Albini died May 7 of a heart attack, leaving behind a legacy of convulsive noise punk as frontman for the bands Shellac, Rapeman and Big Black, as well as a long list of engineering credits (he preferred this title rather than 'producer') landmark album like PJ Harvey's Get rid of meof Nirvana In the wombthe Pixies Surfer Rosaas well as thousands of others.
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