Dexter Romweber, singer-guitarist of influential rockabilly band Flat Duo Jets, has died. He was 57.
Romweber’s household introduced the information on Facebook, noting that he died at home on Friday (February 16) and was discovered by his sister Monica. He died of a cardiac arrest.
Flat Duo Jets shaped in 1983 as a guitar/drums duo, later including a bassist and different touring members. They broke up in 1999, and Romweber continued to carry out within the Dex Romweber Duo alongside along with his sister Sara (who died in 2019).
Romweber remained lively in recent years, releasing the solo album Good Thing Goin’ in April of 2023.
Jack White has lengthy cited Flat Duo Jets as one in every of his major influences, and Romweber’s tasks launched music by White’s Third Man Records. White paid tribute to Romweber on Instagram, writing, “He was one in every of my favourite folks I’ve ever recognized and one in every of my most cherished influences.”
Cat Power additionally posted about Romweber, writing, “You are chargeable for me enjoying guitar,” and, “I can not comprehend a world with out you Dexter.”
