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In Memoriam: Kirsten 'Lady K' Malone of The Faux: 1975-2004

Posted by adam on Friday, June 18, 2004 at 9:49 AM (EDT)

Pitchfork Media is reporting that Kirsten "Lady K" Malone of The Faux has died due to injuries after being struck by a car, she was 29. The website reports that Malone passed away on early Tuesday morning, having been struck by a car while riding her bike in Allston, MA a few days prior on Saturday, June 12th.

Kirsten was a founding member of The Statue Factor, who played between `98 and 2000, and formed The Faux with Statue Factor singer Joseph Coelho in 2001. The Faux released their debut EP last year on Tarantulas Records [review].

Services for Kirsten will be held at St. Luke's Church in Westport, CT on Saturday, June 19th, at 10:00am. Friends and fans in Boston are staging a DIY get-together at that time. It takes place where the footbridge meets Cambridge Street in Allston, which is where the accident occured.

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Someone (June 18, 2004)

I can't say that I ever listened to any of the music she made, but it's always a shame when anyone dies like this. RIP.

Ted_The_Bellhop (June 18, 2004)

I have never listened to the Faux but it is still a shame to hear about anyone passing on at such a young age. I hope for a light to shine on her friends and family and fans of the band in this dark time. Man, its only June and look how many people we have lost already. Looks like it is shaping up to be another tragic year

Someone (June 18, 2004)

I never listened to them either but it is very disappointing and sad.

Someone (June 18, 2004)

i do listen to them. and i got a chance to see them play. awesome band awesome people. sad sad fucked up thing. god bless. xo

Someone (June 18, 2004)

:( Never heard any of their songs but car accidents are sad for everyone involved. RIP.

sickboi (chris) (June 18, 2004)

Rest in peace... That's really creepy, you can click on the "In Memoriam" link and see everyone that's passed...

Someone (June 18, 2004)

RIP. God bless her family and friends.

Someone (June 18, 2004)

Yet another reason to say fuck the environment and drive an SUV... - Samuel

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Someone (June 18, 2004)

I hate emo kids, but I think there's a difference between being an over-sensitive fake and the depraved person who thinks death is an excuse to get some attention. You excuse will most likely read: "Well you didn't know her" or "their music sucked" or "lighten up". That won't take back that you're a total asshole for using an obituary to make jokes. Get lost. -BSD

Someone (June 18, 2004)

How about you shut the fuck up?

Someone (June 18, 2004)

Yeah, I think by 29 a person would be able to buy a car, even if it were a hybrid and/or ride your bike on the sidewalk......where you're supposed to anyways. I like it when everybody dies and they get stuck in the ground here in CT. As long as it's not Brad Ausmus I'm happy.

Someone (June 19, 2004)

Maybe she chose to ride a bike, dipshit. Not everyone is a petrol junkie.

debaser (June 19, 2004)

It's illegal to ride a bike on the sidewalk. My condolences go out to Kirsten Malone's family, The Faux, and everyone else affected by her death. RIP.

Someone (June 18, 2004)

never heard the ep but saw them play once. really impressed, and she played a keytar! such a shame. R.I.P.

Someone (June 18, 2004)

Wow I've seen them play once in a CMJ series with The Explosion. And while I wasn't too fond of The Faux, I admit they had a strong live presence especially Kirsten. RIP Lady K Ramo

_Sexy_Pants_ (June 18, 2004)

I heard them on the Tarantulas comp that came with that explosion EP. I think I'll buy their album now. Shame

Someone (June 18, 2004)

i saw this band and thought they were really good. that's sad to hear.

Someone (June 18, 2004)

she has a love resume that is fucking amazing. just google her name and itll pop up. so funny. so sad shes gone.

Timmo (June 19, 2004)

This is so fucking unbelieveable.........*cries* I sit at my computer right now, and I have a The Faux sticker on my monitor. I had the pleasure of seeing these guys back in August of 03 at Bernies in Columbus, OH. I loved the fact that Lady K played a keytar and told her so after the show. She gave me a hug , we chatted about music and she told me that it was because of people like me that she does what she does. She was one of the most welcoming, friendly individuals I have ever met. God bless her. My thoughts go out to Kirstens family and friends. If anyone from The Faux gets this (because they dont have a message board). Feel free to email me, id love to shoot you guys some money via paypal to help do something nice for her family. -Tim McFarland TIM_82@yahoo.com

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