Tragic Liverpool indie band Her's posted a poignant final message saying it was 'almost time for home, the tour has gone swimmingly' just days before they were killed in a crash alongside their manager, it was revealed last night.
Both members of the Liverpool indie band Her's were killed in a collision while touring the US to promote their debut album, their label said.
The duo, Stephen Fitzpatrick and Audun Laading, played a gig in Phoenix, Arizona, on Tuesday evening and were heading 350 miles to perform in Santa Ana, California, when the crash happened in the early hours of Wednesday.
Both died in the crash, which is believed to have taken place on Interstate 10 in western Arizona, alongside their tour manager, Trevor Engelbrektson. Just days ago, experienced manager Engelbrektson described the band as 'the sweetest' he had ever worked with.
Their vehicle is thought to have been involved in a collision with a pick-up truck, with both vehicles bursting into flames upon impact. Police said one of the vehicles was on the wrong side of the road and alcohol was suspected to have played a part, however it was unclear which was in the wrong.
Local police told MailOnline a crash on I-10 killed three people in one van and the driver of a second truck, but the identities of the deceased were unconfirmed due to the severity of injuries they suffered. However no other fatal crashes were reported on that stretch of road on Wednesday morning.
The band was formed in Liverpool by Fitzpatrick, from Cumbria, and Norwegian Laading. Their local tour manager Engelbrektson was American. And in a tragic final post on Instagram the band said 'it’s almost home time for the lads, US tour has gone swimmingly so far.'
It comes as the group were beginning to see their popularity grow, featuring on BBC Introducing in March and being touted as 'one to watch' by The Guardian several months earlier.
And were on their second tour of the US, taking in 19 dates, to promote their debut album 'Invitation to Her's' - posting in a heartbreaking penultimate Instagram post on Monday that they were 'almost home' and sharing a selection of photographs from the trip.
The duo, comprised of Stephen Fitzpatrick (left) and Audun Laading (right), were travelling to a gig in Santa Ana, California on Wednesday - having just played a gig in Phoenix, Arizona - when they were involved in a road accident
Both Stephen Fitzpatrick (right) and Audun Laading (left) died in the crash alongside their tour manager, Trevor Engelbrektson. They are pictured together in their last Instagram photo posted on Monday
The duo were on their second tour of North America playing 19 dates of shows. Their label said last night: 'The pair were one of the UK's most loved up and coming bands'
The duo's vehicle is thought to have been involved in a wrong-way collision along Interstate 10 in western Arizona early on Wednesday morning, bursting into flames upon impact
The crash is believed to have taken place at around 1am on Wednesday morning, with local police telling MailOnline it was the only incident in the area at the time. A pickup is reported to have collided head-on with a van killing the pickup's driver and all three people in the van
Tributes have been pouring in for the group, with the band's label Heist Or Hit saying it was 'heartbroken' as it revealed the news late on Thursday evening.
In a statement posted on Facebook, it said: 'Their energy, vibrancy and talent came to define our label. As humans, they were warm, gentle and hilarious. Each time they stopped by the office made for an uplifting experience.
'To say they were close would be an underestimation of a friendship that was genuinely beautiful to witness; they loved one another like brothers.
'Musically, Her's were astonishing. An aptitude for melody, fun, and entertainment combined with a complexity that was as sophisticated as it was stylish.'
Mr Fitzpatrick, originally from Barrow in Furness, and Mr Laading, from Norway, met while at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, releasing their first album in 2017 entitled Songs of Her's.
In 2018 they released their debut album, Invitation To Her's, which includes eleven separate tracks. It received positive reviews, with the title track even featuring on BBC Introducing earlier this year.
Their music has been described as 'above and beyond the current British indie vocabulary' by their label - with the band also included in the Guardian's 'ones to watch' as their debut album was released in 2018.
Fitzpatrick, on lead vocals and guitar, and Laading, on bass and backing vocals were often seen performing alongside a cardboard cutout of Pierce Brosnan - and a drum machine which provided the beat for their music.
The pair had been on tour in the US when the tragic crash took place, with the band's label confirming the news yesterday evening
Both Stephen Fitzpatrick and Audun Laading (pictured left and right together) met while at the Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, releasing their first album in 2017 entitled Songs of Her's
The band performed in Seattle last week (pictured), and said in a Facebook post: 'Special thanks to everybody whose come out so far, you've all moved into a special little house in our heart'
Both band members died alongside their tour manager, Trevor Engelbrektson (pictured left and right) - who tragically said just days before the incident that he's 'never been more proud' of the group
The duo were both on a tour of the US and had been due to return home soon. In their penultimate post on Monday, they said: 'It's almost home time for the lads, US tour has gone swimmingly so far. Got a hot sunset date with the Grand Canyon tonight'
Their label's statement continued: 'They were in America playing to thousands of adoring fans. Fans they made a point of meeting and spending time with, such was their passion and humbleness.
'The world was at their feet. Everyone here at the label is overwhelmed and distraught. We have lost our friends and the world has been denied their talent.'
The statement, signed by Mick Scholefield, Martin Colclough and Patrick Fogarty, said everyone at the label is 'overwhelmed and distraught'.
It added: 'Our thoughts and prayers are with the families of Stephen, Audun and Trevor, please respect their privacy at this extremely difficult time.'
Dozens have paid tribute to the group on Facebook, with many noting how kind and generous the pair were and how they had taken time out to speak to fans.
Kate Wheeler said: 'So so sad. They just oozed fun and joy, and were so lovely when we asked for a photo after a gig. Love to all who knew them and thanks for making me grin lads.'
While Tim Mobbs said: 'So very sorry to hear this - they were absolute sweethearts. Was so glad to see them doing so well when they come through on the UK tour. Absolutely awful.'
And Freya said: 'Such awful awful news. Always put on a great show and could tell how much they loved this music and each other. All the love to you all.'
In 2018 the band (pictured on their recent US tour) released their debut album, Invitation To Her's, which includes eleven separate tracks
The band have uploaded a number of pictures from their US tour to Instagram, thanking fans for coming out to listen to them
Lucy Tibbs, who has photographed the band, said: 'Completely and utterly shocked. Her's were one of my favourite bands and photographing them was an absolute pleasure.'
And Lewis said: 'I feel genuinely sick about the loss of Her's. Two of the most unique, talented, humble & influential people gone far too soon. They had such a career ahead of them.
'I've been a fan since day one and to see their journey pan out and tell them what they mean to me was a privilege.'
With another fan, named Pearl on Twitter, saying: 'You guys made the crowd laugh and gave me an experience I'll 'never forget. May your souls rest.'
In the days leading up to the crash, Mr Engelbrektson, the band's tour manager - who also died in the crash - had been posting on Facebook about how much he had enjoyed touring with the pair.
Liverpool band Her's were beginning to see their popularity grow, featuring on BBC Introducing in March and being touted as 'one to watch' by The Guardian several months earlier
The duo (pictured) were on their second tour of the US, taking in 19 dates, to promote their debut album 'Invitation to Her's' - posting in a heartbreaking penultimate Instagram post on Monday that they were 'almost home' and sharing a selection of photographs from the trip
Dozens of tributes have been left for the band online, with one fan, Lewis, saying: 'I feel genuinely sick about the loss of Her's. Two of the most unique, talented, humble & influential people gone far too soon. They had such a career ahead of them.'
He wrote early last week: 'Dudes. We just got settled into the hotel in Seattle. This begins the west coast leg of Her's US tour.
'I'm pretty much hooked on these tunes. This one is absolutely killing me right now. It's sooooo good. These guys are the sweetest band I've ever worked with. Get into it, folks.'
Before later saying in his final post before the crash: 'I've never been more proud of a van pack as I was last night with Her's leaving Lost Lake Lounge in Denver. #littleachievements.'
Mr Engelbrektson, who is married with children, had been travelling with the band as they made their way around the US on a 19 day tour.
The last venue the group performed in, The Rebel Lounge in Arizona, also paid tribute to the band and their tour manger last night, saying: 'We were honored to be able to host them on their US tour.
'We never thought it would be their last show, they deserved so many more. Our deepest condolences go out to all their families and friends and everyone else who believed in them.'
Both Stephen Fitzpatrick and Audun Laading (pictured) posted outside an American diner while on their second US tour
The group had posted on Instagram just days before the crash to say they were 'almost home', thanking fans that had come out to see them
While another fan, Camden Furse, who saw the group on their US tour, said: 'I can't believe I just saw them perform 6 days ago in Salt Lake. Absolutely devastating. My heart goes out to their friends and families.
'They had some of the most charming stage personas I've ever seen and seemed to have so much fun performing.'
The news comes three years after all four members of British band Viola Beach died when their car crashed into a raised section of a bridge and plummeted into a canal.
The band, who were aged between 19 and 27 and from Warrington, had been on tour in Sweden in February 2016 when the tragic incident took place.
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