Fans and close friends of "The Detroit Cobras" are mourning the loss of Rachel Nagy, one of the band's founding members since the mid-1990s; supporters continue to share their tributes and most profound condolences for the family.
Taking to their official Facebook account, co-member Greg Catwright confirmed the tragic news by writing a lengthy tribute, saying Nagy was a "vital and inspirational" musician to the people who knew her when she was still alive.
Nagy was described as a singer who "carried the torch of Rock, Soul and R&B" to their fans worldwide.
Catwright mentioned that once Nagy's family finalized their plans, the band would post more information regarding her memorial and celebration of life.
"Please know that if you are as devastated by this news as we are, you are not alone. We are with you in your grief," he added.
Rachel Nagy's survivors include her brother Tony and mother, Marge.
At the time of this writing, her age and cause of death remain a mystery.
According to Spin, the musician is one of the band's co-founders, along with guitarist Mary Ramirez. Co-founded in 1994, "The Detroit Cobraas" released their first record titled "Mink, Rat Or Rabbit" in 1998.
Three years later, they dropped a follow-up album titled "Life, Love And Leaving."
Both albums feature covers from music acts such as "the Marvelettes," Irma Thomas, Ike and Tina Turner, "Shangri-Las," and many more.
They later signed with a record label called Rough Trade. Since then, the band released an extended play titled "Seven Easy Pieces" in 2003 and 2004's "Baby." They also had an original song called "Hot Dog (Watch Me Eat)."
In 2007, the band released their final album "Tied & True." Their first two albums were re-issued by Third Man Records almost a decade later.
The record label also shared their tribute on Instagram, writing, "we will truly miss the sound of her room-filling laughter, her no b******** honesty, and her true friendship. Rest in power."
Fans Devastated After Rachel Nagy's Death
After the news of Rachel Nagy's death circulated online, many fans paid tribute by writing comments and sharing tweets on all social media platforms.
"Rest in power, Rachel. So glad I got to see you perform, what a badass. Love and condolences to Mary on her birthday," one fan wrote.
"Such crushing news. Was just listening to The Detroit Cobras earlier today and was always in awe of her voice. RIP," another fan wrote.
"Oh no, she died? That's awful. I used to see her band at the magic stick all the time, they were always terrific," one commented.
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