Leonard Haze, founding member and original drummer for Y&T, passed away Sunday evening a home in Hayward, California. He was 61 years old.
Leonard Haze is best known for his part as the drummer of Y&T. Although he had left the band several years ago, he was still a very big part of the bands legacy and will be missed especially to those who grew up in the Bay Area. Y&T were very much a part of our formative years to those growing up in the South Bay and Bay Area and Leonard was a huge part of that.
Y&T guitarist and lead vocalist Dave Meniketti posted “It is with shock and sadness that I type this. Leonard Haze, the legendary drummer, and a guy I spent decades with creating great music together, has passed away at 61. This, just a few days after his birthday. I just woke up to this news, as I’m in Germany, and immediately called his wife, Kelly. She confirmed that Leonard had passed away in his sleep, a few hours ago, sometime between noon and 7:30 p.m. on Sunday, September 11”.
Leonard had joined Y&T onstage over the years at a few shows over the years including shows at San Francisco’s The Fillmore and The Avalon Club. He recently also begun to play out at local venues with his own band ‘HAZEXPERIENCE’.
Haze had chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) for several years.
We send our condolences to Leonard’s family, friends, and fans. May he join the ranks of music heroes that have left us and take some solace knowing that Phil Kennemore is up there welcoming him.
LEONARD HAZE
September 7, 1955 – September 11,2016
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