Michael A. Kennedy was killed in car accident on I-40 in Wilson County, TN. He was merging and collided with tractor trailer, according to a report by the Tennessee Highway Patrol. Kennedy, was not wearing a seat belt, Highway Patrol said due to the severity of the accident, a seat belt would not have helped. No one else was killed in the collision. Mike Kennedy has been in George Strait’s band for nearly 30 years.
“Hard to put into words how much Mike’s passing has affected us all. Our hearts are broken. It’s going to be very strange not being able to look over and see him there in his spot on stage and very emotional as well I’m sure for all of us and also his fans,” Strait said in a statement on George Strait FACEBOOK PAGE
“The band will never be the same. A part of us is gone forever. We all loved Mike and will miss him terribly. He was just as solid a friend to us all as he was a drummer, and that was damn solid. Our hearts and prayers are with his family. “The Lord has him now. Rest In Peace my friend.”
George Strait heartbroken over death of longtime drummer: https://t.co/2c1P0TQ3sD pic.twitter.com/WdIGCfFxPU
— NewsChannel 5 (@NC5) September 3, 2018
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