Wellington trio Disjecta Membra, lately described as the “granddaddy” of New Zealand goth (AudioCulture), today release a tribute to Odee Rose: the late frontman and founder of Hamilton glam/rock/punk/goth outfit, Rose Petals And Confetti (RPAC), who recently lost his short but valiant battle with cancer.
With Odee’s blessing, Disjecta Membra have just released a cover of RPAC’s eponymous theme-song, ‘Rose Petals And Confetti’; available now from Bandcamp as a fundraiser for his family.
Michel Rowland of Disjecta Membra writes:
“During 2004-05 I had the brief but noteworthy privilege of playing in Odee’s band, Rose Petals And Confetti. Odee was an exceptional individual. He was multi-talented, charismatic and handsome; wild and free-spirited; warm, funny, kind and giving, with his own uniquely insightful perspective on anything that matters.
In December of 2019, Odee discovered that he had advanced, aggressive cancer in his bowel, liver and lungs. His decline was rapid, and Odee died peacefully at home with loved ones on the morning of 4 February 2020.
Odee leaves behind him four children and a partner. Shortly before he died, Odee gave us permission to record and release this song – my absolute favourite of his – in support of his whānau’s fundraising efforts.
Odee’s vocation as a musician and performer was by no means lucrative; the whānau have been placed in extremely difficult circumstances by his sudden illness and passing.
If you can, please therefore honour our tribute to Odee by giving what you can in support of his family. The single can be downloaded for just $2, but you can donate as much as you like.
Odee’s untimely demise also reminds us that late detection of cancer in men is a killer. If you’re not feeling well, or things just don’t seem quite right, please see a doctor.
Your family needs you.”
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