KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Brent Hoad, one of the founding members of The Elders, a six-piece Celtic rock band that formed in Kansas City, has died.
The band made the announcement on Facebook Friday afternoon, saying, “Friends, it is with heart breaking sadness we must tell you that Brent Hoad has passed away Truly an incredible songwriter, musician and friend May he rest in peace.”
According to the band’s biography, Hoad and fellow musician Norm Dahlor began writing songs together in 1998 and moved from Los Angeles to Kansas City to play Irish music. They played in numerous bands before their American and Celtic-folk rock roots began calling, and The Elders were born…