Singer-songwriter Todd Snider, who experienced a string of high-profile events over the last month, has died at the age of 59.
Variety is reporting the artist who created “Alright Guy” died from undisclosed causes. The news was announced on his social media accounts and confirmed by friends.
A native of Portland, Snider’s songs showed a vulnerability as well as lyric facility, while his stage presence grew even as he struggled against chronic pain, according to OPB.
Over the last month, he experienced an assault, an arrest and his tour being scrubbed.
Less than 24 hours ago, a statement on Snider’s Facebook page stated:
“We have some difficult news to share. After Todd returned home to recover last week, he began having trouble breathing and was admitted to the hospital in Hendersonville, TN. We learned from his doctors that he had been quietly suffering from an undiagnosed case of walking pneumonia. Our beloved brother’s condition has become more complicated, and he’s since been transferred for additional treatment.
“His care team and those closest to him are by his side and doing everything they can. Right now we’re asking everyone who loves Todd to hold him in your thoughts in whatever way feels right to you. Say a prayer, light a candle, roll one up, send strength, or just keep him close in your heart. You’ve carried him through so much over the years, and he needs that from all of us now more than ever.”
Earlier this month, Snider “sustained severe injuries” as a result of a “violent assault” and canceled his “High, Lonesome and Then Some” tour. The singer/songwriter was assaulted outside of his hotel in Salt Lake City, Utah.
On Nov. 3, Snider’s team announced “Todd sustained severe injuries as the victim of a violent assault outside of his hotel. Todd will be unable to perform for an undetermined amount of time… We appreciate your understanding as Todd receives needed medical treatment.”
Days after the alleged assault he was arrested, as reported by the Fox affiliate KSTU-TV.
Later police body cam footage revealed that during Snider’s arrest, the singer had to tell officers he wasn’t homeless.
Police responded to a disturbance involving a man hospital staff described as “loud,” “obnoxious” and allegedly threatening to “kick” a staffer’s (expletive).
As officers cuffed Snider, he said, “I can’t wait to tell you my story.”
He was charged with disorderly conduct, threat of violence and criminal trespassing.
Snider’s 2004 album “East Nashville Skyline” was firmly in the alt-country universe. Artists including Gary Allan, Mark Chesnutt, Loretta Lynn and Tom Jones all recorded his songs, and he put out a string of albums for John Prine’s indie label, Oh Boy Records, according to Rolling Stone.
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