Blog Topic: R.I.P.

Homedrone: R.I.P. Buren Fowler, Drivin' N Cryin' Guitarist

By Gabe Vodicka | March 10, 2014 10:48am

Photo Credit: Shawn Evans

Buren Fowler, Drivin' N Cryin's lead guitarist from 1988–1993, passed away Saturday, according to a statement on the band's website. Fowler, an Athens resident, was also known for his association with R.E.M., having worked as Peter Buck's guitar technician and played guitar on two of that band's tours.

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In the Loop: Sunshine Cycles Accepting Donations for Tobias Smith

By Blake Aued | February 27, 2014 12:08pm

Sunshine Cycles is accepting donations for the family of Tobias Smith, the cyclist who was hit by a car and killed Saturday on Winterville Road, and is setting up a scholarship fund in his name.

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In the Loop: UPDATE: Athens Cyclist Killed by Car

By Blake Aued | February 24, 2014 5:52pm

Tobias Smith. Photo credit: BikeAthens via Facebook.

Tobias Antwon Smith, 19, was killed on his bicycle Saturday, becoming the second cyclist in a little more than a week to be hit by a car.

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