Tributes have been pouring in as news has come to light that Dale Barclay, The Amazing Snakeheads’ frontman, has died of brain cancer at the age of 32.
His death comes only a month after a GoFundMe campaign was launched to fund treatment, following Barclay’s diagnosis with grade four Glioblastoma brain cancer late last year. Bands including Shame, Franz Ferdinand, Fat White Family and Honeyblood took to Twitter to share their support.
“There is no doubt, whatsoever, that I’ll be living with cancer for as long as I am alive. However time pans out, it’s here, it’s now and it’s not going anywhere. The NHS have been stellar, true heroes – too many to mention. They have done everything in their power for me, but my treatment from here on out is going to cost money. I need specialist care. I am officially a customer. This is the reality.”
Since the news of his death has been confirmed, bands and fans alike have been paying their respects to the iconic musician on Twitter.
Feel sick to the stomach. Really hope these reports I’m hearing of Dale Barclay passing are a mistake. Taken far too soon he was a ferocious enigma on the stage and a true gent off it. That Amazing Snakeheads debut really opened my eyes musically. United comrades to the end. pic.twitter.com/mFb2zaIofJ
— Joel Phillips (@WhoIsShreddy) September 26, 2018
Devastated to hear about the passing of Dale Barclay. Dispite being a ferocious frontman, off stage he was a true gent. R.I.P
— Hotel Lux (@hotelluxband) September 26, 2018
RIP Dale Barclay. A spirit that will live on. Nobody will forget. taken far too soon.
— CABBAGE (@ahcabbage) September 26, 2018
Very sad news about Dale Barclay, frontman of @AmazingSnakes; one of the few genuinely exciting and unique bands to surface in the last decade. Incredible live act. You will be sorely missed.
— Ronan Crix (@RonanCrix) September 26, 2018
I’ve tried to type about 5 things here about Dale Barclay but there are no words that could do him justice. An inspiration to anyone who wants to make something real, and an utter gentleman on any occassion I had the pleasure to meet him. Thoughts with Laura, family and friends.
— Declan Welsh (@DeclanWelsh) September 26, 2018
RIP Dale Barclay. An earth rattling frontman ❤️ pic.twitter.com/BNWTx9V3s5
— Sam Fender (@samfendermusic) September 26, 2018
The Amazing Snakeheads announced their split in 2015 before Barclay later joined Glasgow group And Yet It Moves.
