35-year old Benjamin Curtis, guitarist, producer and co-founder of the NY-based indie rock band School of Seven Bells has passed away from cancer.  Curtis, who played in a number of bands before founding the trio (then duo) was diagnosed with T-cell Lymphoblastic Lymphoma earlier in the year, and a fundraiser was held.

 

Sources: StereogumThe Dallas Observer, Pitchfork

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