Kevan Staples dead: Co-founder of alt-rockers Rough Trade dies as bandmate pays tribute to ‘light that’ll burn forever’

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THE co-founder of the legendary rock band Rough Trade, Kevan Staples, has died at the age of 74.

Staples' death was announced in a social media post by band co-founder Carole Pope.

Kevan Staples of Rough Trade at Canada's Walk of Fame.
Kevan Staples of Rough Trade attends the 2023 Canada's Rock Of Fame in 2023
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Carole Pope and Kevan Staples of Rough Trade performing.
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Carole Pope (left) and Kevan Staples (right) of Rough Trade perform together[/caption]
Carole Pope and Kevan Staples of Rough Trade backstage at the LA Pride Festival.
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Carole Pope and Kevan Staples of Rough Trade pose backstage in 2007[/caption]

Pope paid tribute to Staples, and said "He was a bright light that will burn forever".

Staples co-wrote the band's hit High School Confidential, as well the songs Birds of a Feather and All Touch. 

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