Gerard Smith bajista desde 2008 de la banda TV on the Radio ha fallecido a los 34 años tras no poder superar la batalla contra el cancer de pulmón. En un escueto comunicado la banda hace oficial el rumor que horas antes circulaba por internet:
"We are very sad to announce the death of our beloved friend and bandmate, Gerard Smith, following a courageous fight against lung cancer. Gerard passed away the morning of April 20th, 2011. We will miss him terribly."
The following shows will be cancelled:
April 20 St. Andrew Halls, Detroit MI April 22 Metro, Chicago IL April 23 First Ave, Minneapolis MN April 24 First Ave, Minneapolis MN April 26 Ogden, Denver CO