3 Colours Red's Keith Baxter RIP

Former 3 Colours Red / Sky Clad / Therapy? / Elevation drummer Keith Baxter has passed away.

Baxter, who shot to fame with 3CR in the '90s died of a gastro-intestinal haemorrahage in hospital surrounded by family and friends. He was 36s.

Our thoughts are with his family, friends and bandmates at this sad time.

Tags: 3 Colours Red, Therapy?

Posted by Dan at 03:34PM | January 7, 2008

Damn, I was only listening to 3CR the other week for the first time in ages.

37 and out from a heart attack - that really sucks!

Posted by Patrick Batemen | January 7, 2008 3:49 PM | Reply to this

THAT'S SAD BUT WHO R 3 COLOURS RED.OH WELL I'LL LISTEN TO THEM ON YOUTUBE BE BACK SOON!

R.I.P KEITH

Posted by greenday gurl | January 7, 2008 4:00 PM | Reply to this

They might have been shit or good (I havn't haerd of them either!) but this isn't really the time...someone died....the only persons death to celebrate is Gerard Ways!

Anyway, RIP, unless the after life is more like a huge party

Posted by A Goth | January 7, 2008 4:07 PM | Reply to this

shut the fuck up you asshole you cant say that about anyone (except paris hilton) and especially not Gerard WAy

Posted by hayley | January 7, 2008 4:15 PM | Reply to this

shut the fuck up you asshole you cant say that about anyone (except paris hilton) and especially not Gerard WAy

Posted by hayley | January 7, 2008 4:15 PM | Reply to this

shut up you nasty idiot,what you said about gerard way just cos you dont like mcr or gerard way doesnt mean you have the right to say that . your evil.

thats so sad i didnt even know who 3 colours red were,RIP anyway

Posted by Gothchick | January 7, 2008 4:22 PM | Reply to this

How sad...

R.I.P. Keith!

We'll have a 2 minute silence for a real rocker...

Posted by emo so get over it | January 7, 2008 4:23 PM | Reply to this

For fuck sake a mans just died and all you fuckers can give a shite is Gerard Way. Why not show some sympothy hes left a family behind and all u can talk about is Gerard Way!

Posted by apocalypse please | January 7, 2008 4:29 PM | Reply to this

Well said apocalypse please.
Also, how can you call someone an asshole for saying Gerrard Way should die and then go and say Paris Hilton should die!?
RIP Keith, what happened to you is truly awful.

Posted by smiley | January 7, 2008 4:36 PM | Reply to this

RIP. Didn't care for his 3CR stuff, but he was a legend with Skyclad.

Posted by The Metallion | January 7, 2008 5:14 PM | Reply to this

haven't heard of three colours red stuff but may he rest in peace

Posted by kt | January 7, 2008 5:17 PM | Reply to this

Yeah, I havent heard of them either. But no one needs to be spoken about like that.

R.I.P.

But I agree on the Gerard Gay point =P
lol
Sorry to all you MCR arse licking 12 year olds!

And I apologise, 'cause this thread shouldnt be filled with more MCR discussion, they seem tp take over everywhere.

Posted by Sweetness | January 7, 2008 5:23 PM | Reply to this

Ive never heard of 3CR but r.i.p Keith.

Too young to die

Posted by M a d i n a N a t h | January 7, 2008 5:52 PM | Reply to this

Fuck that I was only listening to them today aswell...

R.I.P Keith

Posted by GrEeN dAy | January 7, 2008 6:09 PM | Reply to this

R.I.P Keith.

I'm sure those, who decide to check out 3CR as a result of your demise, will find you played in one of the finest British bands.

Posted by EvilElvis | January 7, 2008 6:13 PM | Reply to this

RIP

Posted by weeb | January 7, 2008 6:33 PM | Reply to this

I was listening to them yesterday :( omg.... I can't believe it they r acutally really good...

R.I.P Keith <3

Posted by Little Miss Tree | January 7, 2008 7:10 PM | Reply to this

awww even though i didnt know them i still think it s horrible
<3 ya..

Posted by amanda | January 7, 2008 7:24 PM | Reply to this

gerald way is hot MCR rule

Posted by miss sexy | January 7, 2008 7:33 PM | Reply to this

Commenter above please go away!
This is about someones DEATH
>=[
RIP, although I never knew the band, it is a great loss.

Posted by Mia | January 7, 2008 7:35 PM | Reply to this

.... erm look ''miss sexy'' I don't know wtf ur doing in this comment box But you don't have respect and it is very VERY disrespectfull involving My Chemical Bollocks.
Thank you,

Posted by Little Miss Tree | January 7, 2008 8:10 PM | Reply to this

Man this sucks, First casey now keith.

R.I.P Keith!!

We're gonna miss ya!

hope the band members and his family will get through this.
Bye Keith.

Ms Sexy, Im an mcr fan but jeeze get a life and dont disrespect this page. Someones died here and if you dont care (obviously u dont) get the hell away. Its people like you who give mcr fans a bad name.

Posted by Hellsing! | January 7, 2008 8:21 PM | Reply to this

i have never listened to them,
but still, RIP Keith, too young too die.
Thoughts and best wishes to everyone who knew him.

xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Posted by Lauren | January 7, 2008 8:21 PM | Reply to this

to everyone talking about mcr on here

i am a MASSIVE mcr fan myself ...

everyone is entitled to their opinion,

there are gonna b people who love them and who hate them .. its life

but its not right to pick up this argument here ...

fine wit me if u do it somewhere else, i dont really care ..

but its disrespectful to bring up such an argument here where people are trying to show grief for a man who has just passed away who many people obviously loved very much ...

im sorry if any offense was taken but i really dont think this argument on here is appropriate ...

please dont post anymore comments on here unless they are about the matter ..

again ... RIP Keith

xxxxxxxxxxxx

Posted by Lauren | January 7, 2008 8:29 PM | Reply to this

Oh god that's awful..

Never heard of 3CR.

But R.I.P Keith.

[ x x x ]

Posted by Charzz | January 7, 2008 8:42 PM | Reply to this

Keith will be greatly missed, I listened alot to 3CR when I was growing up, nuclear holiday, great track. My thoughts go out to his family and friends.

Posted by toolsolider | January 7, 2008 9:25 PM | Reply to this

that's really crap, he was a huge inspiration to me and a lovely guy when i met him recently.
r.i.p keith =-[

Posted by dan | January 7, 2008 9:42 PM | Reply to this

Ok, people go on about others saying about My Chemical Romance and then get in a real mood. I agree that bringing Gerard Way up in this forum is totally unecessary but saying stuff that is or refers to any kind of swearing is disrespectul as well. It is a bit contradicitve.

Let me give you a scenario:

You attend a funeral of your nearest and dearest. Someone says something really innapropiate that could also be ignored. What are you going to do? Stand over there coffin and start swearing blue murder or something? In my eyes, if Keiths family displayed this forum right now, I think they would be disgusted with your attitude towards death

Posted by Goth Punk | January 7, 2008 10:36 PM | Reply to this

We've just had the death of Casey Calvert and now another rocker has died :(

Hope he finds peace.

Oh..and i maybe an MCR fan but please..leave mcr out of this, people who don't give fans and the band a bad name..

Posted by mcrkid123 | January 8, 2008 2:12 AM | Reply to this

Keith was a top bloke and a brilliant drummer.

Having spent some time with him, he was the most unassuming bloke who just wanted to play his kit.

We will miss you keith

RIP

Posted by XIV Eye | January 8, 2008 11:08 AM | Reply to this

thats so sad :(,RIP keith

Posted by Gothchick | January 8, 2008 12:00 PM | Reply to this

3 colours red were a bloody brilliant good old british rock band. you'll be missed keith.

Posted by mat willcocks | January 8, 2008 1:23 PM | Reply to this

I am totally in shock. This man was an inspirational drummer and beautiful human being. I am blessed to have met him and worked with him, albeit briefly. 3CR were without doubt the finest british band of their time. My heart goes out to the family. RIP Kieth, you are sadly missed.

Posted by Roger | January 8, 2008 1:32 PM | Reply to this

How Come They Just Keep Dying? It's Sad And Theyre Not Even Old. RIP And My Heart Goes Out To The Nearest And Dearest. (F)

Posted by Monii | January 8, 2008 4:26 PM | Reply to this

How Come They Just Keep Dying? It's Sad And Theyre Not Even Old. RIP And My Heart Goes Out To The Nearest And Dearest.

Posted by Monii | January 8, 2008 4:27 PM | Reply to this

R.I.P Keith.

3CR - One of the first bands that got me into rock music. Truly amazing.

Let us pray for his family and friends at this sad and difficult time.

Posted by meee | January 8, 2008 4:50 PM | Reply to this

Keith was a top bloke, one of the nicest you could ever wish to meet and he rocked like fuck. Its nice to see him get the respect he deserved I can't beleive it has taken this long to get reported on

3cr were an awesome band and should have been a lot bigger than they were.

Also some of the posts on here remind me why I stepped away from everything that is kerrang.

snoogans

Posted by Edna | January 8, 2008 5:46 PM | Reply to this

JEEZ....FIRST POOR YOUNG CASEY PASSES AND NOW KEITH.....IT MAKES YOU WONDER....IF THERE IS A GOD UP THERE WHY OH WHY ARE YOU PICKING ALL THESE PEOPLE TO DIE WHEN THERE ARE NO GOOD COLD BLOODED EVIL PEOPLE FREE TO GRACE THIS EARTH?! IT MAKES ME THINK THAT THERE IS NO GOD, BUT A DEVIL AND THE DEVIL WHANTS ALL THE EVIL PEOPLE TO TAKE OVER AND THERE FOR TAKES THE GOOD PEOPLE AWAY FROM US. ITS SO UNFAIR.

IM SORRY I JUST HAD TO GET MY POINT OUT THERE.

RIP GUYS ALWAYS IN ARE HEARTS.
XXX

Posted by AMY | January 8, 2008 5:59 PM | Reply to this

shit

i was listening to 3cr today and now this

such a waste of such a good man

Posted by matt | January 8, 2008 6:39 PM | Reply to this

Unfortunate, R.I.P Keith Baxter.

Posted by Scott Hill | January 8, 2008 6:43 PM | Reply to this

For god's sake someone (more significant and productive than Gerard) has just died and all you can say is "gerald way is hot MCR rule"!?

This news isn't even fuckign relevant to MCR so why put a pointless as fuck comment liek that?

R.I.P Keith, you will be sorely missed by us :/

Posted by Joel | January 8, 2008 7:19 PM | Reply to this

I was shocked to here of keiths passing, man he was a great drummer and 3cr were a great band. My thoughts go out to his family at this sad time.

Posted by Miss B | January 8, 2008 8:24 PM | Reply to this

As a 37 year old drummer myself and someone who saw 3CR 3 times (and they were bloody amazing every time), this is a great loss, both to Keiths family and the drumming world. Nuclear Holiday was an amazing drum track, which I spent many hours covering.....his style is something which influenced me greatly when I was learning to play.

Anyone who hasn't heard of 3CR I would recommend checking out their debut "pure" album. I think 3CR never made it as big as they could have because they were ahead of their time and people were not ready for them then......

Keith was a great ambassador of British drumming and will be sorely missed, My condolences go to the family in this tragic time.

Jase, MelonFarmer

Posted by jasemelon | January 8, 2008 11:12 PM | Reply to this

This is a sad time,Keith was a fantastic drummer and the music 3CR wrote and the energy they gave is truly inspirational.

R.I.P Keith Baxter,thoughts to family and friends.

Posted by JRH | January 9, 2008 9:30 AM | Reply to this

I have to say that Keith's death has come as a shattering blow to me and, no doubt, to everyone else who worked and lived with Keith in 3 Colours Red. He was a terrific drummer and a really good mate. I don't think I ever saw him angry. He will be desperately missed.

RIP.

Ben

Posted by Ben 3CR | January 9, 2008 11:07 AM | Reply to this

Thank you all for your postings and comments. I will rest in peace, now please go out and buy our music so our family can have some money as they are really upset at the mo and this will make them feel alot better. Rigamortis has set in so im finding it hard to type, but rest in peace. chow

Posted by Kieth Baxter | January 9, 2008 12:07 PM | Reply to this

dude what the fuck is wrong with you??He's dead and you're making fun of it?How about some fucking respect eh?
R.I.P
You will be missed

Posted by ... | January 9, 2008 12:56 PM | Reply to this

YOU CANT COME ON HERE AND PRETEND TO BE HIM. ITS DISREPECTFUL AND UR A FUCKIN ARSEHOLE.

RIP- too young to die...

Posted by han | January 9, 2008 1:10 PM | Reply to this

YOU CANT COME ON HERE AND PRETEND TO BE HIM. ITS DISREPECTFUL AND UR A FUCKIN ARSEHOLE.

RIP- too young to die...

Posted by han | January 9, 2008 1:10 PM | Reply to this

it hurts when people we look up to die. i am 31 and 3cr were a major part of my youth and an awesome band live. their style has been with my own songwriting.
my heart goes out to him, his family and loved ones, i have lost family at a young age and it's not fair.
peace to you Keith, farewell.

Posted by seth gremlin | January 9, 2008 2:06 PM | Reply to this

I Love BFMV They Are The Best Band In The World

Posted by A Sheep What Loves Bacon | January 9, 2008 4:38 PM | Reply to this

yes i love BFMV aswell but this is in the wrong section someone has just died if you have done it on purpose then you are a idiot,have some respect.

Posted by Goth*chick | January 9, 2008 5:25 PM | Reply to this

That was a shock.

I've only recently become a fan, but his bands were great. My thoughts go to his family and friends.

Peace.

Posted by Pinchy the Lobster | January 9, 2008 7:10 PM | Reply to this

keith taught me to play drums. and made me the player i am today.

rip you will be missed

fraser

Posted by fraser | January 9, 2008 8:01 PM | Reply to this

Rest In Peace, fella.

Obviously Bonham needs a break, so God needs another drummer........

Posted by DN | January 9, 2008 10:52 PM | Reply to this

Very good. Unfortunately, your attempt at black humour would not have offended Keith in the slightest, he would have had a chuckle at this. (but he would never have even seen this kind of messageboard as he was a bit more real to do 'virtual' A beautiful boy, always up for a laugh, and a lesson to us all in not taking life too seriously. I'm learning mate...

Posted by someone who knew keith very well | January 10, 2008 12:22 AM | Reply to this

Aww jeez.

This really sucks. I only just got nto this band, and it's ruined. All respect to him, 3 Colours Red, his family and the fans. I'm going to miss him heaps.

And, those people who are bringing up Gerard Way, in my opinion they are the fans that are giving them a bad name. 'Cos I'm a huge My Chemical Romance fan.

And then talking about Paris Hilton, well she already has a bad name.

R.I.P Keith Baxter. Never forgotten.
I seriously have a broken heart right now. </3

♥ RainBow_</3

Posted by RainBow_</3 | January 10, 2008 10:04 AM | Reply to this

I only knew Keith in passing
He was a lovely guy and he will be missed.

My heart goes out to his family and friends.

Take care wherever you are man

Posted by Paul | January 10, 2008 1:40 PM | Reply to this

damn... such a shame. RIP

I hope it was something other than excessive drinking, but if that's what did it, its a wake up call, for me as much as anyone.

have fun but take it easy people!

Posted by neil | January 10, 2008 2:01 PM | Reply to this

3CR are one of my favourite bands. It's so sad that he died so young.

Posted by Peter | January 10, 2008 7:52 PM | Reply to this

hey is there anyone who is looking to be in a band?
if u can play any instrument and are aged between 14-16 and in aylesbury..,hemal..milton keens and anywhere near there add my msn addie at issy-r@hotmail.co.uk

Posted by issyemo | January 10, 2008 7:57 PM | Reply to this

Im very sorry to hear the sad news of Keith's passing. Im a similar age and a drummer whos played many a show and festival with keith during my time in "A".

He was a great drummer, a very nice bloke, really nice.
Too many friends of mine have died recently. Very sad and my thoughts are with his family, friends and former band mates at this time.

RIP Keith, Adam Perry

Posted by Adam | January 10, 2008 10:46 PM | Reply to this

Fuck off you twat, of all the places to advertise for a band you choose here. You complete cunt.

Posted by Tom Cox | January 11, 2008 4:23 PM | Reply to this

R.I.P mate seems only a short while ago we were all playing in small bands in lancaster. You had the ability to shine brighter than all of us. Hope youre giving Mr Boham a hard time up there mate. You will be sadly missed.

Posted by Chris | January 11, 2008 9:42 PM | Reply to this

Before I make my thoughts about Keith known, I have to say I am shocked at the complete lack of respect shown at the time of the tragic and untimely death of a good bloke

To those talking about random shit like other bands and advertising their own ones, have some fucking respect. I can't stand Gerard Way but if anything happened to him, I'd think absolute shame of myself if my initial response was to go into a thread about him and say something like "OMG (insert name of person here) would get it!". You like the guy, fair enough, but this is neither the time nor place to discuss it. This thread is for Keith, a top bloke, and to post such drivel makes you come across as what you probably are, IE an insensitive cunt. People who weren't even fans have shown respect, why can't you?

Keith was a top bloke, and he'll be missed. My thoughts go out to his family and friends at what will be an absolute heartwrenching time for them, and I hope they find the mental strength to make it through it.

Keith Baxter RIP

Posted by Adam (not Perry again) | January 11, 2008 10:32 PM | Reply to this

Before I make my thoughts about Keith known, I have to say I am shocked at the complete lack of respect shown at the time of the tragic and untimely death of a good bloke

Keith Baxter RIP

Posted by Adam (not Perry again) | January 11, 2008 10:32 PM | Reply to this

So upset to hear this very sad news.

I was fortunate enough to spend some good times with Keith during his Elevation days, he was an absolute legend of a bloke and drummer. A really really nice guy.

My thoughts are with his friends and family

He'll be fondly remembered

Posted by Paul | January 12, 2008 7:21 PM | Reply to this

RIP Keith

RIP man :(

Posted by Chris | January 12, 2008 7:51 PM | Reply to this

(I will post this again here.) I was at Keith's funeral yesterday.

I am from Keith's home town and was in a band with Keith for a couple of years before he joined Skyclad. He was a top mate, and a great laugh - we had a LOT of mad times together... Keith, Dave, Kev, Trev, (the other band members) and myself.

Anyway the point is it was great to see such a big turn out - it was a very sad day.

My heart goes out to Keith (I know you're watching mate) and to Gary, Rachel, Kev, Neil, and all his other friends and family.

One of Keith's 'famous' comments was "there's nothing worse than brown sauce on your fingers". I can finally say I have found something worse - someone dying so young.

Terry

Posted by Terry | January 19, 2008 10:51 PM | Reply to this

RIP Keith - the guy was a legend, so sorry to hear of his tragic death - life's just not fair sometimes. Our thoughts are with his family.

Luke

Posted by Luke | January 20, 2008 1:13 AM | Reply to this

Only just heard about this 2 days ago. Big shock.
Had many, many great times @ 3CR gigs.
RIP...

Mark, 3CR's follower-in-chief (95-05)

Posted by Mark Rowland | January 21, 2008 1:45 PM | Reply to this

Just in total shock. He will be missed. Had really great times at 3CR gigs. They were so good live!! RIP Keith.

Posted by Abby | January 22, 2008 8:28 PM | Reply to this

Answering Terry's comments - your posting really took me back to my youth.... Keith was right, there's nothing worse than getting brown sauce on your fingers. I've never been to a funeral so full of young people, nor seen so many grown men cry - beautiful service for a beautiful guy. Miss you Keith (always did) Julie

Posted by Julie | January 23, 2008 3:46 PM | Reply to this

3 Colours Red were one of the first bands I started going to see when I started going to gigs back in the day and they always blew me away. Always found them inspiring and always seemed such cool down to earth guys. Really am saddened by this news. Keith was a fantastic musician and this a true loss.

For everytone who hasn't heard them go and check out 3 COLOURS RED AND SKYCLAD. True, great British music.

RIP Keith, keep on rocking x

Posted by Dan | February 15, 2008 1:32 PM | Reply to this

Keith was good friend of mine. he never hurt anyone, he never wanted hurt, he was a good person. Please, his family and friends loved him and he loved them -stop all this gossip from people that have never met him. Think about his family and friends- it hurts them soo much

Posted by mary stimson | March 1, 2008 10:55 PM | Reply to this

I have only just found out about Keiths tracic death. I met him once in Aberdeen at a 3cr gig and remember what a great drummer he was. 36??Makes you think, live for today and all that!!
RIP Keith, you left your mark!!
x

Posted by Mitchattitude | March 3, 2008 2:27 PM | Reply to this

Julie, Im so glad you were there at the funeral too. How come I didnt see you for a chat? Then again i was not myself that day!

Hope you get this message - drop me a mail at mobvision@gmail.com

It is nearly April and I still cant stop thinking about this mad shit.

Terry

Posted by Terry | March 25, 2008 3:32 PM | Reply to this

hi all i am shocked at the passing at of the best british rockers he was a fital part of 3cr and is a legend in his own right he was an amazing artist and showman and played some amzing shows 3cr are the reason im a big rock fan. I have seen 3CR many times and have to be without a doubt one of the best british live acts a great loss if pete and chris want a new drummer i know all the 3cr tracks like no 1 else
Rest in peace chris youll be greatly missed long live 3 COLOURS RED

Posted by Jonathan Godfrey | April 11, 2008 1:04 PM | Reply to this

i'v just found out about this, after contacting a friend.... i went to primary school with keith and gary and had many a good laughs....it's so sad....my thoughts go out to gary and his family......

Posted by angela homer | July 11, 2008 10:20 AM | Reply to this

Oh my! I only learnt about this today. I always regretted not seeing Keith in his Skyclad days, he never played in Italy. Sure he was a great musician AND a great guy. nobody should die that young. raise some hell up there, mate!

Posted by alessio | October 18, 2008 2:53 AM | Reply to this

I am shocked to hear about Keith. Keith was a Great friend and was my apprentice when he left school, he worked as an apprentice Mechanic at streamline garages on king street in Lancaster. He valued my opinion and asked me when he had the chance to tour with a band. What he should do as he wanted to become a mechanic but love drumming. I told him you only live once and don’t know what’s round the corner, how true was that. I remember going to the Blue rhapsody in Morecambe and watching him. He also gave me a demo tape and asked me what I thought. I truly think he wouldn’t have gone on tour if I hadn’t had convinced him. I didn’t know but was thinking about him so put his name into Google. I can tell you to say I was shocked would be the understatement of all time. He was one of a kind. Love you mate.

ROY

Posted by Roy Harrison | February 1, 2009 12:16 PM | Reply to this

Does anyone know where his grave is so I can go and pay my respects.(which grave yard?)

ROY

Posted by Roy Harrison | February 1, 2009 12:21 PM | Reply to this

Hi, Keith's remains were cremated at Lancaster and his ashes were scatterred at Arnisde (Cumbria) beach to be alongside his loving parents, Bill & Pat.

Posted by Mark | September 27, 2009 11:47 PM | Reply to this