Ex-Weezer Bassist Mikey Welsh Dies In Chicago

First Launched: October 9, 2011 10:47 AM EDT Credit: FilmMagic Caption Pat Wilson, John Bell, Mikey Welsh and Rivers Cuomo of Weezer in June, 2001CHICAGO, Ill. -- Former Weezer bass player Mikey Welsh, who also found success within the second career becoming an artist, died in the Chicago accommodation, police mentioned Sunday. Chicago speaker Laura Kubiak mentioned Welsh was supposed to check out in the Raffaello Hotel at 1 p.m. Saturday. When he didnt, hotel staff visited his room, became a member of it and situated him unconscious and not breathing, Kubiak mentioned. The Prepare County Medical Researchers Office mentioned autopsy results will probably be available Sunday mid-day. Kubiak mentioned theres nothing to indicate foul play. Welsh, 40, of Burlington, Vt., completed with Weezer from 1998 to 2001, departing after getting experienced a nervous breakdown, in line with the bands website. He eventually established themselves in the second career just like a painter. Im taking a break from music, he told MetroWest Daily News in 2002. I really wish to reinvent myself and go forward, which i couldnt become more happy painting. Music remains an essential part of my existence, however truly have you don't need to really participate in it. Weezer released an email on its website, saying Welshs time while using band was vital, essential, wild, and amazing. A unique talent, a deeply loving friend and father, together with an excellent artist is completed, but we can not forget him, this rock band mentioned. Welsh planned to visit Weezers Sunday performance at Riot Fest in Chicago. im excited to look for the boys, spend some time and enjoy yourself, he written on his Facebook page captured. (Copyright 2011 by Connected Press. All rights reserved. These elements is probably not launched, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed) Copyright 2011 by NBC Universal, Corporation. All rights reserved. These elements is probably not launched, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.