RIP Critter

Angels & Airwaves’ sound engineer, Critter, passed away on New Years Eve. Critter, real name Jeff Newell, worked on all four AVA albums as well as the ‘LOVE’ movie and the Blink-182 record ‘Neighborhoods’.

Atom Willard wrote on Facebook, “I am at a loss today, and I am truly saddened by our loss. We have all lost a huge talent, a creative genius, a friend, and an inspiration. What Critter saw in sound, and sounds, and how he saw music in general was like nothing I have ever experienced, or likely will again. He was amazing to work with and a fascinating human being, one who could just as easily debate politics, foreign policy, music, or apple products. I will forever miss his letters, his childlike enthusiasm for music, and his un-wavering quest for the best take, the best chorus, the best song. Good bye Critter.”

Critter’s obituary is at http://hultgrenfh.com/fh/obituaries/obituary.cfm?o_id=1354350&fh_id=10184

His funeral will be on January 6th in Wheaton, IL.