The guitarist with an aspiring Australian band called Electric Jellyfish has died after the band's van crashed while on tour in the US. The band, from Melbourne, were driving from Detroit to New York while on their first American tour. Reports suggest the crash occurred after the van's driver swerved to avoid a dear. Guitarist Hayden Sweeney and his American wife Bridget were killed, while other band members Adam Camilleri, Michael Beach and Pat Lias were all injured. The band had hoped that the self-funded tour would help expand their fanbase abroad and perhaps pave the way to securing a recording contract.
Oct 19, 2007
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Two die as aspiring Aussie band's van crashes
Guitarist Hayden Sweeney and his wife Bridget died when the van carrying Melbourne band Electric Jellyfish crashed on their first US tour; three other members were injured.