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This late to post, we just found out about her passing and wanted to make sure we posted this for this year. She was a well-respected musician in the Minnesota music scene.
Below is an excerpt from NPR Music’s post:
Mimi Parker, known for her chilling vocals and sparse drumming in the critically acclaimed rock band Low, died on Saturday. She was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2020. She was 55.
“Friends, it’s hard to put the universe into language and into a short message,” the band’s official Twitter account posted on Sunday morning. “She passed away last night, surrounded by family and love, including yours. Keep her name close and sacred. Share this moment with someone who needs you. Love is indeed the most important thing.”
Formed in 1993 by Parker and her husband Alan Sparhawk in Duluth, Minn., Low emerged as a crucial group in what would come to be defined as the decade’s slowcore movement. Known for its beautifully simple, droning and dark instrumentals, the band was anchored by the delicate vocal harmonies of its central couple, which could cut through even the harshest noise. “I’ve been pushing towards the beauty and I know Alan sometimes focuses on the chaos,” Parker said of the band’s music in a 2021 interview with All Things Considered.
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