Tributes have been paid following the death of Dublin musician Glenn Keating.
Keating, a multi-instrumentalist, producer and sound designer, was known for his work with acts including Jape, Bell X1 and HousePlants.
He also performed with David Kitt and The Redneck Manifesto, and created music under the moniker BoNs Synth Ensemble.
He was diagnosed with Stage IV bowel cancer in 2020. Despite undergoing multiple courses of chemotherapy and other treatments, Keating continued to perform and record music.
Last April, Bell X1 released a video for their track Spacewalk to coincide with Daffodil Day, inspired by Keating’s cancer journey.
Together with his brothers Cormac and Tony, he raised nearly €14,000 for the Irish Cancer Society with his ‘Coast 2 Coast Cycle’ campaign.
In an interview earlier this year with the Irish Cancer Society, aimed at raising awareness, Keating said: “You know the phrase ‘the squeaky wheel gets the oil?’ I have discovered this is definitely true. It’s hard to advocate for yourself, but when it comes to ill health and cancer, you have to learn how to do it. Don’t be afraid to ask the questions, ask what something means or push for answers. If you catch things early enough, it can make a massive difference. Don’t be afraid to be a squeaky wheel.”
Irish blogger and DJ Nialler9 said news of Keating’s death was “very devastating” and described him as “one of the nicest people you could encounter out and about in Irish music”.
RTÉ 2FM DJ Dan Hegarty said: “This is awful news. What a kind and lovely guy – an all-round gentleman. Rest in Peace Glenn.”
A death notice said that Keating will be “sadly missed by his loving wife Leda, sons Arlo and Llewyn”.