In Loving Memory of Neil Potz — A Talented Drummer, Cherished Friend, and Unforgettable Soul
It is with a broken heart and profound sadness that I share the devastating news of the passing of our dear friend and former drummer, Neil Potz. Words feel so small in moments like this, but the weight of this loss is immense. Neil was not just a musician who played alongside John and me — he was part of our creative spirit, our laughter, our memories, and our family.
Neil’s presence was magnetic. From the first beat of his drumsticks to the last time he shared a laugh backstage, he brought a passion and rhythm that was entirely his own. He had a natural gift for music — not just in keeping time, but in creating moments. His drumming had soul, heart, and a pulse that made you feel alive. He didn’t just play the drums; he lived through them.
But Neil was so much more than a brilliant musician. He was compassionate, loyal, and incredibly kind-hearted. The type of friend who would show up for you at 3 a.m. without question, who knew how to lift your spirits with a story or a perfectly timed joke, who could read a room with one glance and make everyone feel like they belonged. He was the kind of person who made the world brighter just by being in it.
Those of us who had the privilege to create music with Neil knew that behind every song was his deep love for what he did and for the people he did it with. Rehearsals weren’t just sessions — they were memories in the making, moments of shared joy and purpose that only now feel even more sacred in his absence.
The silence that follows this news is deafening. It’s the kind that echoes with the sound of the snare, the bass drum, and the cymbals he once commanded so effortlessly. It’s the silence left by someone who was so vibrant, so full of rhythm and life, that their absence feels surreal.
Neil, thank you for the music. Thank you for the friendship. Thank you for the late-night gigs, the long road trips, the laughter, the honesty, the raw emotion, and the countless memories that will forever beat in time with our hearts.
You will be missed more than words can express, but your rhythm will never fade. It lives on in every note, in every memory, in every heart you touched. We’ll carry your beat with us forever.
Rest in power, brother. 💔🥁