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I cannot begin to tell you how sad I am as I post this. I just read this a few minutes ago and know no further detailas as I write. THe first thing I do on Monday at work as I download my email is go to Brainwashed.com for the week's news in esoteric music. This is what greeted me this morning.

GEFF RUSHTON (JOHN BALANCE) 1962-2004
We are sad to report the untimely passing of Geff Rushton (a.k.a. John Balance), founder of Coil, occasional member of Zos Kia, Psychic TV, Nurse With Wound, Current 93, Death In June, and friend to many. He will be sadly missed in this world.

A Book of Condolence is being established in honor at thresholdhouse.com.

Cause of death was accidental. A great, great loss. A loss for his loved ones, a loss for his fans, and a loss for the music community that may never have even realized his vast contributions to electronic music and sound sculpture.

Coil were the soundtrack to my years in college. My condolances go out to his longtime partner and collaborator, Peter Christopherson. Some lyrics from Coil's A Cold Cell. Sleep well.

A Cold Cell

O Lord, save my sinful soul
From local punishment
From the far-away zone
From being frisked
From the tall fence
From the severe prosecutor
From the Devil or from the devil owner
From small Russians
From dirty water
From steel handcuffs
From hidden obligations
A cold cell
And short haircuts
Save us from the death penalty
Amen
Amen
Amen