The cover band azTon from Aargau announced on their website that lead singer Marc Reinhard had passed away unexpectedly at the age of 51.
They write: "It is with disbelief, incomprehension and bewilderment that we have to announce the unexpected death of our friend and lead singer Marc Reinhard. He passed away last weekend at the age of 51, completely unexpectedly and far too soon."
Reinhard was a great voice on stage, the band continues, adding that he transformed into a rock star during the concerts. "We experienced countless wonderful moments with Marc that we will remember forever. We shared tears of joy and sorrow, so that we grew together as a band into a family in which we celebrated our passion for music together."
An exact cause of death is not mentioned in the band's statement.
azTon has also decided not to play the benefit concert on Saturday, May 4, in Aeschbachhalle Aarau: "However, we ask everyone to support this event anyway - or even more so."
Marc Reinhard was a founding member of azTon. The band has experienced 27 years of history together. The band's future will be communicated on the members' website and social channels in the coming weeks.