The punk rock world was shocked and saddened yesterday with the news of Germs bassist Lorna Doom passing away unexpectedly.
The family and bandmates of Doom have released an official statement, by way of Nasty Little Man Publicity:
“Teresa Ryan a/k/a Lorna Doom was always a woman of mystery. So much so, that even in her final days as she fought a tough, year-long battle with cancer, very few people even knew she was ill. She kept a very close knit social circle, and those who knew her and loved her always respected her desire for privacy.
When she finally lost her struggle with cancer at 12:50 pm yesterday, Wednesday January 16th, it came as a shock to many, as she had chosen to not burden others with what she was going through.”
Germs were a seminal act in Los Angeles’ late-’70s punk scene, featuring Doom on bass, future Foo Fighter Pat Smear on guitar, and icon Darby Crash singing lead.
The news broke via social media, with original Germs drummer sharing the sad update on his Facebook page.
As the news spread, punk rock royalty shared their grief. See the heartfelt posts below.
yesterday i lost a part of me, my best friend in high school and partner in crime in the early punk scene, #LornaDoom or Teresa passed away…. she was a visionary and a trail blazer. she never compromised. RIP, terry. i’m sure you can feel the love ❤️ pic.twitter.com/ln2RQSTN47
— Belinda Carlisle (@belindaofficial) January 17, 2019
Lorna Doom of the Germs. Rest In Peace awesome bass player. pic.twitter.com/WzK98WPjPe
— Thurston Moore (@nowjazznow) January 17, 2019
I can still see the ‘Germs burn’ on my wrist from when I was 14 years old. Few bands had as big of an impact on me. Rest In Peace Lorna Doom. pic.twitter.com/stlK7nq08X
— Laura Jane Grace (@LauraJaneGrace) January 17, 2019
good people, I love LOVE germs bass lines… she was most kind w/me always… crimony, we lost sister lorna, crimony, a terrible blow… you can’t imagine the impact germs had on minutemen… pic.twitter.com/n9xX2J5dN5
— mike watt (@wattfrompedro) January 17, 2019
RIP Lorna Doom. The germs burn on my wrist originated from you ❤️?
— Katy Goodman (@iamkatygoodman) January 17, 2019
#rip #LornaDoom : will always remember you from these amazing wild times in 1977 ?
L to R: Terry Graham , Lorna, Belinda, (unknown cute #punk boy) Hellin Killer, #germs drummer Cliff Hanger & me ? pic.twitter.com/5Eqc04VMjf— Pleasant Gehman (@PleasantGehman1) January 17, 2019
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