We are saddened to report, according to Metal Sludge, former Tigertailz drummer Ace Finchum passed away over the weekend of October 4th at the age of 62. The news was confirmed by his former bandmate Steevi Jaimz, who shared the following on Facebook:
“I know many of you really cared for Ace, and I am sorry to be the bearer of tragic, heart-breaking news… But sadly. Ace passed away at the weekend. Thoughts and prayers to Danny, Rob, Donna and Scott.”
Finchum’s final Facebook post appeared last Saturday (4th), reading:
“I wish all my friends a great weekend! I don’t know if I will come back as I hoped I would. Times are hard and I’m trying to hold on!”
Finchum was part of Tigertailz’s classic 1980s lineup alongside Jaimz (vocals), Pepsi Tate (bass), and Jay Pepper (guitar). He performed on the band’s first three albums: Young & Crazy (1987), Bezerk (1990), and Banzai! (1991). The group became one of the few UK glam metal acts to find international success, often compared to Mötley Crüe, L.A. Guns, and Poison.
Sadly, Finchum’s passing marks the second loss from the band’s original lineup, following bassist Pepsi Tate’s death from cancer in 2007. Finchum had been living in the U.S. in recent years and remained active on social media, though he hadn’t performed live for some time. Our thoughts go out to Finchum’s family and friends during this difficult time.
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