The brilliant light we all knew as Gig Michaels flickered…and died today.He was a true, bonafide American original. There has never been anyone like him, and there will never again BE anyone like him.
Genius songwriter…comedian…curmudgeon…amazing performer…and my dearest, dearest friend.
Without him in it, the world already seems a lot less bright today than it did yesterday. Please pray for his Mom, his Dad, his brothers, his sisters and extended family. Please pray for his band mates. Please pray for each other.
Find solace and comfort that he is no longer suffering. Always remember that he entrusted us with the most precious gift he had to give: his music.
Godspeed, Gig Michaels.
Amanda Miller Dyer,
Tour Manager, Swamp da Wamp
The band released its latest CD, That Easy, last summer. Michaels was the frontman and founder of the seven-piece band which was formed in 2006.
This article appears in Dec 30, 2015 – Jan 6, 2016.
So very sad to hear this. Gig was a kind and positive dude. The world needs more Gigs, not less.
Had the amazing good fortune to hang out with him and the band during a Florida rock legends cruise – he truly was a legend—as electric off stage as he was on it !!!!what a significant loss to those who new him, those that wished they could… And to all that loved him.
I too had the good fortune of meeting the Swamp da Wamp gang on a RLC. Great guys and great music. Have been looking forward seeing them again and am saddened by the news of his passing. So thankful that I got to meet him. Deepest sympathy and heartfelt condolences to his family and friends.