Tony Sly of No Use for a Name dies

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Tony Sly, lead vocalist of No Use for a Name, has died.

The group’s record label Fat Wreck Chords confirmed the singer’s death on Thursday (2 August).

They released the following statement:

It is with great sorrow that we must say goodbye to Tony Sly of No Use For A Name. We received a call earlier today of his passing, and are devastated. We have lost an incredible talent, friend, and father – one of the true greats. Fat Mike had this to say: “One of my dearest friends and favorite song writers has gone way too soon. Tony, you will be greatly missed.”

Sly was just 41. Our thoughts are with his friends and family.