Obit: Jeff Hanson (1978-2009)

Angel-voiced troubadour Jeff Hanson, was found dead in his Minneapolis-St. Paul home last Friday, possibly due to “a fall or other accident” as reports claim. St. Paul officials said that the exact cause of death will take six to eight weeks to determine, pending tissue and toxicology tests. Hanson was 31 years old.

His label, Kill Rock Stars, released this statement: "We are deeply shocked and saddened to report that Kill Rock Stars artist Jeff Hanson passed away on June 5, 2009 in his home, a victim of a terrible accident. Jeff has been a part of the KRS family since 2003 when he became the first artist signed to the label from an unsolicited demo...Jeff Hanson was an amazing artist, a riotously funny person, and a good friend. Everyone at Kill Rock Stars feels that we were privileged to put out his records. We will miss him tremendously. Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time."

We at Junk wish to express our condolences. Watch Hanson's beautiful 'If Only I Knew' from Madam Owl below:

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