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Lucerne drummer and percussionist Fredy Studer died on Monday at the age of 74. He died quickly and unexpectedly after a serious illness; his agency announced on Monday evening.
Fredy Studer was internationally known and was, according to his agency, one of the most outstanding Swiss drummers in the field of jazz and improvisation over the past 40 years. He was particularly successful with the Electricjazz-Freemusic Band OM, founded in 1972. OM celebrates its 50th anniversary this fall with a new album.
Paiste posted about their partner and friend from many decades, it is posted below:
With a heavy heart we share the sudden death of Fredy Studer, a life-long colleague and friend to the Paiste family and company, and one of the most extraordinary artists to hail from Switzerland in modern times.
From 1970 to 2015, during a remarkable 45 years of service, Fredy made substantial contributions to the Paiste company and brand.
Starting out in Drummer Service, Fredy was actively involved during a time when many of today’s legendary Paiste drummers made their choice to exclusively use the company’s instruments. Under the tutelage of Pierre Favre, another famous Swiss drummer, Fredy’s involvement in quality control and a growing collaboration with Robert Paiste led to his induction into Sound Development, where Fredy participated in milestone projects and helped shape the sound of Paiste instruments over decades.
In a parallel relationship that endured a life-time, Paiste considered Fredy a top endorser and ambassador.
Fredy’s artistic career first took on significant importance through the founding of the ground breaking Rock-Jazz formation “OM”, which went on to earn critical acclaim with its unique and limitless blend of Jazz, Rock, free improvisation, and world music influence. Indeed, throughout his life, Fredy continued to brilliantly and uncompromisingly pursue eclectic musical projects that defied boundaries and embraced experimentalism to the fullest.
Fredy was a profoundly valuable member of our team, and we continue to honor him in our hearts and minds.
Thank you and farewell, Fredy.
