Mike Cross, the founding guitarist of Detroit’s alternative rock band Sponge, has died at the age of 57. In a Facebook post, the band Sponge confirmed the musician’s death. Cross died on Sunday and no cause of death was given.
In 1992, he joined the Detroit band as a guitarist alongside singer Vinnie Dombroski and brother Tim. He has contributed to their most popular songs such as ” Plowed “, ” Molly (16 Candles Down the Drain) ” and ” Have You Seen Mary “. Sponges signed with Columbia and released their debut album Rotting Piñata in 1994 followed by Wax Ecstatic in 1996.
1998’s New Pop Sunday by Sponge was the third and final record that Cross and his brother, bassist Tim Cross, made with the band before leaving in 2000.
Mike had returned after 20 years with his new band MC Roads in 2021.
The band’s post:
“It is with a sad heart that we share the news of Mike Cross’s disappearance. One of the musical architects and founding member of Sponge. We will miss his music and his talent ”.
People are mourning his death;
- “I’m 50 and man oh man does 57 sound way too young. Sad news.”
Retirement of the legend that is Mike Cross – JLR chassis guru, universally liked in the industry, dry wit & always generous with his modelling time – The good news is Matt Becker is joining JLR. #mikecross #mattbecker #sideways #driftkings pic.twitter.com/0PoNuMqwWd
— David Shepherd (@downshep) January 21, 2022
The #DetroitMusicAwards Foundation was shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of #MikeCross. Mike played the awards show twice with #Sponge and we were honored to have reunited the original lineup in 2018 for one last performance. RIP, Mike. pic.twitter.com/et1AbklRjo
— Detroit Music Awards (@DetMusicAwards) March 9, 2022
Mike Cross Cause Of Death:
No official cause of death is available at the moment. We have no past medical history nor any sources have reported to us about his illness. Instead of predicting what might be his cause of death, let’s pray for the departed soul.
Mike Cross Funeral:
Mike Cross has left for his final abode, but we have no information about his funeral. Probably his last rites will be performed soon by the family itself or any other private funeral agency.
As soon as we will find any information about his funeral we will inform you. For now, you can pray for the departed soul and you can post your condolence messages below in our comment section.
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