Hiram died on Friday. Absolutely shocking news. I saw him performing with Richard Müller at Pohoda Festival last Saturday — he was making and stealing the show.

It was surprising seeing him coming to Trenčín, Slovakia to support Müller, with whom he recorded two albums. Müller hasn’t appeared in front of audience for some two years, since announcing his hiatus. The one-off gig was highly anticipated and proved how serious Müller’s condition is. Müller’s fighting demons of depression and consequences of years of drug abuse.

And Hiram? He beamed on stage. Audience loved him and he radiated energy, playing his guitar like a genius he was. Not a shadow on his face gave away what he was going through. I could never imagine I’d be writing these lines today.

For both of us at tm91, with great respect, we thank you for being with us. You’re going to be sadly missed.