Franz Ferdinand’s Alex Kapranos was among those to pay tribute, praising Doyle as “smart, funny and a great musician”
Tributes have poured in for the Veronica Falls drummer Patrick Doyle, who has reportedly died.
News of Doyle’s death broke overnight on social media, with a heavy flow of tributes pouring in for the musician. As of this morning (March 4), no official confirmation of Doyle’s death has been issued.
Doyle was a founding member of the London band Veronica Falls, who released their self-titled debut album back in 2011. That record was followed in 2013 by ‘Waiting For Something to Happen’, the band’s last studio LP to date.
As well as Veronica Falls, Doyle also played with Boys Forever, Sexy Kids, The Royal We and Basic Plumbing.
Doyle’s Veronica Falls bandmate Marion Herbain led the tributes to the drummer, saying on Instagram that the tragic news hadn’t “fully sunk in yet”.
“I’m glad I got to spend some of the best years of my life by your side, as a bandmate and a friend. RIP, P. dogg.”
Franz Ferdinand frontman Alex Kapranos also paid tribute to Doyle, writing: “I am heartbroken by the news of the death of my friend, Patrick Doyle. Smart, funny, a great musician…. I can’t sum up his life on here. I will miss him.”
See a selection of the tributes to Doyle below.
I am heartbroken by the news of the death of my friend, Patrick Doyle.
Smart, funny, a great musician…. I can’t sum up his life on here.
I will miss him.
— alex kapranos (@alkapranos) March 4, 2018
RIP Patrick Doyle. Here’s a pic of a wonderful day we had in LA this past Sept. I’m just really sorry. I’ve known him for many years but only started to get to know him as a good friend. I hope I see him in the next dimension when it’s my time. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/itV3XpK6BC
— KEVIN/HAIRS (@IAmKevinHairs) March 4, 2018
Absolutely horrified to hear that my friend Patrick Doyle has died. So young. He will be missed by many, many people and all the fans of his music. RIP love <3
— Bright Light x2 (@brightlightx2) March 4, 2018
……..two of the best pop records of the last ten years; sad news
……..1/3/18 #PatrickDoyle #BoysForever https://t.co/TM6gN1JoMV— Michael Robson (@clunkie) March 4, 2018
The worst news. Royal We, Boys Forever and one of my absolute faves, Veronica Falls. RIP Patrick Doyle. https://t.co/IdbIekRMjs
— Martin Wilson (@oldmanW) March 4, 2018
A few years ago Patrick Doyle and I got matching airplane tattoos because no matter what, we were always just a plane away. I’m never gonna see him again and my heart is broken. Rest In Peace, buddy.
— LIONEL BITCHY (@REALBLAQUECHRIS) March 4, 2018
Devastating loss of the beautiful Patrick Doyle. Funny, crazy, talented, crazily creative and completely unique. Won’t ever forget you, Patrick or the most bonkers New Years Eve ever ❤️ RIP
— Matthew Todd (@MrMatthewTodd) March 4, 2018
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