randy.jpgWhile catching up on emails from last week, I came across Sound Houses‘ MySpace posting regarding guitarist Randy Bewley.  Bewley, a member of both Sound Houses and the legendary Athens band Pylon, passed away on Monday, February 23rd, from a heart attack.  I would like to extend my deepest condolences to his family and friends.  Here is the note originally posted on Pylon’s MySpace blog:

This past Monday evening, Randy Bewley had a heart attack while driving his van on Barber Street in Athens, GA. He was taken to Athens Regional Medical Center. Today, our bandmate and brother passed away at a little before 5 p.m. with his family and friends at his side. He will be missed, even as we celebrate his life and creativity. His guitar sound was as special as he was and always will be. Randy’s guitar work defined not only a generation of sound but Randy himself. His visual art, painting and photos, combined with his signature sound formed a loose set of boundaries that helps understand him. His quiet devotion to family and friends will become a benchmark for those he leaves behind.

Here is Online Athens coverage with more details.