Posted by Patch | October 23, 2007 12:36 AM | Reply to this
R.I.P. Paul Raven
some people exist
some people live
Paul truly lived
R.I.P. Raven
you will be sadly missed my thoughts go out to his friends and family
Posted by dave | October 23, 2007 9:42 AM | Reply to this
RIP
fuckin hell the bassist of 3 insanely gr8 bands has just passed
AND YOUR ON ABOUT A SHITTY EMO BANDS NEW ALBUM
u shud be fuckin ashamed dude fuck you i hope you read this message
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RIP PAUL RYAN
****OFFICIAL STATEMENT****
FROM GUNDOGS
FOR IMMEDIATE DISTRIBUTION
It is with great sadness that we must announce the passing of the iconic and legendary Paul Raven, who is the brother of our very own bass player Dan Raven.
Paul is best known as bassist for MINISTRY, KILLING JOKE, SOCIETY 1, MURDER INC, MOB RESEARCH and PRONG.
He was found yesterday morning (Saturday, October 20) in a private home in a small French village on the Swiss border after what we believe to be an apparent heart attack.
Paul was in Geneva working with TREPONEM PAL alongside drummer Ted Parsons (PRONG) and members of THE YOUNG GODS.
GUNDOGS would all like to express their heartfelt sympathies to Paul's friends and family, and to our own "brother" Dan.
"Dan...We are all here for you and your family. we love you bro!"
Our gigs last night in Glasgow at the Barfly and tonight's (Sunday, October 21) appearance at the Academy 2 in Liverpool have been postponed for obvious reasons.
We hope anyone travelling to the concerts understands, appreciates and respects our decision to postpone the shows.
Paul will be sadly missed by everyone who knew him....a true legend has been lost but will never be forgotten.
We will be accepting messages of condolences on our my space page which we will pass on to Paul's family directly
"God Bless Paul"
LOVE ALWAYS
Bird, Chris, Maria, Dan xxxxxxxxxxx
****OFFICIAL STATEMENT*****
FROM THE RAVEN FAMILY:
The expression 'one of a kind' has lost its value but my beautiful brother, Paul Vincent Raven, redefined it. He was a one man army, as intelligent, funny, loving and singularly angry a man as I have ever known. His life was truly his own, from its beginning to this awful, tragic end. He was a born saint and an unbelievable asshole. This family's heart is bleeding and it will never stop. To know that we will never hear his voice and see his face again is a wound that nothing will heal. We would like to thank Paul's friends and comrades for their invaluable support at this impossible time.
Daniel Jon Raven
Posted by jASE BURNS | October 24, 2007 9:50 AM | Reply to this
Paul Raven
A god amongst men, brought fun to a sometimes dour scene - there will never be another Paul Raven.
RIP Paul, thinking of you and your family.
Pete Mc
Posted by Peter McCluskie | October 24, 2007 4:31 PM | Reply to this
Paul Raven
A god amongst men, brought fun to a sometimes dour scene - there will never be another Paul Raven.
RIP Paul, thinking of you and your family.
Pete Mc
Posted by Peter McCluskie | October 24, 2007 4:32 PM | Reply to this
raven
dodge the bullets or carry the gun the choice was yours , you carried the gun man ! honour the fire ill miss you man, raven r.i.p
You were awesome Paul and we will never forget you!
You'll be in our hearts wherever we go!
What was that dude up there saying... like friggin leaving a comment about 30STM and someone has just died
Show some respect asshole
Posted by Cayleigh | October 27, 2007 9:18 PM | Reply to this
Paul Raven RIP
What will become of Killing Joke?
I've just come back from the states, where I first heard about Paul Raven...couldn't believe it! when I last saw them live, he looked fucking great!
As for that dude with 30 seconds to mars. get a grip!
do you talk about half baked poprock acts at funerals for fun? I'm sure you like them, but this is not the time.
Show some respect, man.
With Sympathies for Paul's family and all he worked with...be strong.
Posted by Gray | October 29, 2007 4:34 AM | Reply to this
You sad bastard talking about shit like that at this time.
PAUL RAVEN you will be greatly missed, thanks for everything you've done.
Posted by Paul | November 3, 2007 7:20 PM | Reply to this
r.i.p ''big paul''
massively saddened by the loss of paul
gutted as i will no longer be able to see the full joke play together
long live raven through the joke's bass
Posted by glenn | November 10, 2007 12:58 AM | Reply to this
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Fuck, I can't believe this. Such a talented bassist and all-round musician. Such a loss to the music world.
R.I.P. comrade.
Posted by Grant | November 18, 2007 1:23 PM | Reply to this
RIP RAVEN
this news just rips at the heart man, the man was killing joke through and through, his onstage presence during the extremities tour was huge and his bass sound also, the guy looked so fit on the last Joke tour.....
Rest in peace brother, you will be missed!!!!
Posted by steve G | December 6, 2007 8:39 PM | Reply to this
Paul Raven
Sorry to hear of Pauls passing away i know him from his first band the Neon Hearts who played at local Raglan they were an extraordinary band and Paul was a real nice guy, we also lost a school friend of his recently Supriya who was sadly murdered. Bless you both and hope you are both at peace from Tracey and Stuart (old punk)
Posted by Tracey Pearson | December 24, 2007 10:26 PM | Reply to this
LOL
Posted by andymark | December 25, 2007 2:56 AM | Reply to this
THE WAIT
sorry this is so late some of the best nights of my life were watchin u play met u in tottenham ct rd im so glad but hey travel safe out there hope it beats this ol plane ive got a painting 4 al i really want 2 send just dont now how can anyone help ? blessings rip fuck bush
Posted by quint | February 2, 2008 2:10 PM | Reply to this
THE WAIT
sorry this is so late some of the best nights of my life were watchin u play met u in tottenham ct rd im so glad but hey travel safe out there hope it beats this ol plane ive got a painting 4 al i really want 2 send just dont now how can anyone help ? blessings rip fuck bush
Posted by quint | February 2, 2008 2:14 PM | Reply to this
Paul Vincent Raven (R.I.P)
Alas the Raven is no longer grounded... S.I.P Soar In Peace. Thanks for inspiring me to pick up my bass again. I lost touch with that spark but now it's back. Love Like Blood...
Posted by modsleix6 | May 6, 2009 12:56 AM | Reply to this
Paul Raven, the former Killing Joke, Ministry and Prong bass player, was found dead this morning at his home in Geneva, Switzerland.
