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Former Frontman For Pylon Passes Away
by Robert Benson - February 26, 2009

Pylon performing at AthFest 2005 in Athens, Georgia, USA, June 24, 2005.

Randall Bewley, guitarist and founding member of the new wave band Pylon, died on Wednesday, Feb. 25, 2009 after suffering a heart attack on Monday in his hometown of Athens, Georgia. Bewley was driving on Monday (Feb. 23) when his van drifted off the road and tipped over, according to an email circulated by bandmate Vanessa Hay.

Pylon was formed in 1979 by University of Georgia art students Bewley, bassist Michael Lachowski, drummer Curtis Crowe and Hay. The group was part of Athens' art oriented dance party scene that also included groups like the B-52's and R.E.M. each of which have often cited Pylon as a one of their favorites and a defining influence on their music. Pylon can be categorized as a band whose influence on the music scene outshined the group's modest fame.

Pylon released four albums and toured with Gang of Four, Mission of Burma, the Talking Heads and U2 before disbanding in 1983. The group reunited in 1989 to tour with R.E.M. on the "Green" tour, released a new album the following year, and have played sporadic gigs ever since.

DFA Records released an expanded version Pylon's debut, "Gyrate," in 2007, and plans to reissue 1983's "Chomp" later this year.

Pylon Discography:

Gyrate LP
Chain LP/CD
Gyrate Plus CD

Robert Benson
Author Robert Benson writes about rock/pop music, vinyl record collecting and operates <a class=t href="http://www.collectingvinylrecords.com">Collecting Vinyl Records</a>, where you can pick up a copy of his ebook called "The Fascinating Hobby Of Vinyl Record Collecting." You can also have your vinyl records appraised at <a class=t href="www.vinylrecordappraisals.com">Vinyl Record Appraisals</a>

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