Gary Watson, the frontman of rising Scottish band the Lapelles, has died after falling into the river Clyde in Glasgow. The singer was due to celebrate his 22nd birthday the day after the accident occurred. Facebook Twitter Pinterest Watch the Lapelle’s last release Grab Life ByAccording to a post on the band’s Facebook page, Watson died “as a result of injuries sustained in a tragic accident” on Saturday 13 August. He had been rescued from the river after falling in, but died the following morning at Glasgow Royal Infirmary. Thoughts are with his family, friends & band.”The Lapelles had been set to embark on a UK tour in October.

Source: The Guardian August 15, 2016 09:45 UTC