He worked with musicians across the music industry including in bands Jape, The Redneck Manifesto, Bell X1 and HousePlants.
Glenn Keating.
Musician and sound designer Glenn Keating has died after a bowel cancer battle that began in 2020.
Mr Keating has worked with musicians across the music industry including in bands Jape, The Redneck Manifesto, Bell X1 and HousePlants.
Bell X1 last year released a special music video to coincide with Daffodil Day called Spacewalk which artistically portrayed Mr Keating’s cancer journey.
At the time of its release, the band praised the “thoughtful, funny, musically intuitive and gifted dude”, lauding the “infectious positive energy” he brought to the band during his work with them.
“Making music with others – from the giddy rehearsal set-up chats and nerding-out over new gear, to the moments of collective transcendence, is a profound thing.
“We find ourselves tremendously moved by Glenn’s continued open-hearted commitment to this, and his willingness to talk about his journey in the interests of raising awareness and funds for cancer charities. ‘Spacewalk’ is an attempt to speak to this, to our love for Glenn.”
The Coolock native died yesterday at Beaumont Hospital in Dublin.
He was diagnosed with Stage IV bowel cancer six years ago and had routinely undergone several rounds of chemotherapy, all while continuing to make music.
Before his death, Mr Keating raised €14,000 for the Irish Cancer Society alongside his brothers Cormac and Tony with the ‘Coast 2 Coast Cycle’ campaign.
Speaking to the Irish Cancer Society earlier this year, Mr Keating said early intervention is vital.
“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.”
Funeral arrangements for Mr Keating have been announced. Removal to Dardistown Crematorium will take place for the service beginning at 10am on Saturday.