Twitter Reacts to Frosty’s Passing
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RIP Barry “Frosty” Smith. Drummer for Lee Michaels and Sweathog kept the beat in Austin clubs since the ’80s. A local legend has passed on.
— michaelcorcoran (@michaelcorcoran) April 13, 2017
Austin’s preeminent drummer, Frosty Smith, passes. He worked with Funkadelic, Sly & the Family Stone & many more. https://t.co/HgWApENUzx
— Chronicle Music (@AusChronMusic) April 13, 2017
RIP Frosty!! Saw him with Soulhat dozens of times. Loved every gig. Drumming and Austin legend. https://t.co/CBOPSRFlYO
— Lance Armstrong (@lancearmstrong) April 14, 2017
#BarryFrostySmith, the illustrious Austin, Texas drummer has died at 71. https://t.co/irXnrk2S8S pic.twitter.com/PzZ3Y5z8O1
— American Blues Scene (@AmeriBluesScene) April 14, 2017
Enjoy our 30 song Frosty retrospective playlist, covering 40+ yrs & acts stretching from @george_clinton to @soulhat https://t.co/kTZueCeRYU https://t.co/UV4zwERo73
— Texas Music Office (@txmusicoffice) April 13, 2017
A heartfelt read on the many contributions of renowned #TexasMusic artist, Barry “Frosty” Smith https://t.co/l8qZxNWy7X
— Texas Music magazine (@TxMusicMag) April 13, 2017
Rest In Peace Austin legendary drummer Barry “Frosty” Smith, our love and condolences from A&F… https://t.co/2k5USs55Yj
— A&F Drum Co (@AnFDrumCo) April 14, 2017
Austin icon passed, Barry “Frosty” Smith. Drummer that was all voodoo and hard to beat(so to speak). #Frosty https://t.co/E54skZZJmv pic.twitter.com/kOYjgYhLKL
— michael nowlin (@michaelnowlin1) April 14, 2017
Barry ‘Frosty’ Smith, renowned Austin drummer, dies after long illness https://t.co/FTQUgsbcBh pic.twitter.com/aaJjXnbkUQ
— Austin Statesman (@statesman) April 14, 2017
RIP Barry Smith Frost, AKA Frosty. Austin treasure, mind blowing drummer and one of my greatest influences. THANK YOU for all you gave!
— Darin Murphy (@DarinMurphy) April 13, 2017
#NowPlaying …Love Me Now by SoulHat RIP Barry “Frosty” Smith https://t.co/RnEt6Zbheu
— j.j. kotarski (@gearfab) April 14, 2017
A great man and epic drummer will be missed. Thank you Frosty…. https://t.co/yQpstZdypb
— EPS (@EPSTX) April 14, 2017
RIP #TXMusic drummer Barry “Frosty” Smith, who just passed away. As u sail on your incomparable performances remain https://t.co/kTZueCeRYU pic.twitter.com/24LsQTvs85
— Texas Music Office (@txmusicoffice) April 13, 2017
RIP Frosty. (Barry Smith)
— Kelly Willis (@KellyWRobison) April 13, 2017
RIP Barry “Frosty” Smith. Your entire presence was a joy and inspiration, and even more so was your drumming. I am honored an humbled. pic.twitter.com/nhnqXBbgkh
— JohnWesleyNelson (@johnnyyeayea) April 13, 2017
.@ajvallejo put together a lovely @YouTube tribute to Barry “Frosty” Smith #RIPFrosty https://t.co/GJYJPimMUw pic.twitter.com/aH4slpZd22
— Texas Music Office (@txmusicoffice) April 13, 2017
It’s a very sad day in Austin…
The first time I saw Frosty play was with Soulhat at Antone’s when it was on… https://t.co/l2FSD4wj8x
— Brian DiFrank (@whetstoneaudio) April 13, 2017
Barry “Frosty” Smith shunned press, but was respected far & wide; @george_clinton even has him listed under “family” https://t.co/7EK4mtOenR pic.twitter.com/W6tpAiZ50A
— Texas Music Office (@txmusicoffice) April 13, 2017
For all of the Soulhat fans out there. RIP Frosty. https://t.co/jR0qFF2VGn
— Chef Will Mason (@ChefWillMason) April 13, 2017
Barry “Frosty” Smith, renowned #TexasMusic drummer, dies after long illness https://t.co/oPtEdQKHef via @austin360 #RIPFrosty pic.twitter.com/dNUoA6a656
— Texas Music Office (@txmusicoffice) April 13, 2017
Rest well Barry “Frosty” Smith. #RIPFrosty #AustinRoyalty #Legend #Drums
— Ken Valdez (@kenvaldez) April 13, 2017
Drummer Barry “Frosty” Smith, one of Austin’s great musicians, dies at 71 https://t.co/zdO56a9jDp pic.twitter.com/OaP5WDH4rh
— Austin hipster (@Austinhipster) April 13, 2017
R.I.P. Barry “Frosty” Smith https://t.co/sYFGAU1Qj9 via @austinchronicle #ATXMusic pic.twitter.com/ZyRMWjNcK1
— ATX Music Office (@ATXMusicOffice) April 13, 2017
Lee Michaels & Barry “Frosty” Smith performing “No Part of It” (1970) https://t.co/hfxvGEE0ZL #ripfrosty pic.twitter.com/J5RSlQJKGA
— Texas Music Office (@txmusicoffice) April 13, 2017
Sad news from the Austin music scene…https://t.co/wD49l1X4LV
— Steven Pickering (@1080_Steven) April 13, 2017
R.I.P. Barry “Frosty” Smith https://t.co/KU2N3UM144 via @austinchronicle
— Chip Rives (@chiprives) April 14, 2017
Another photo of the late Barry “Frosty” Smith on drums, August 24 2012 at Maria’s Taco Xpress… https://t.co/DiN9deWSZY
— Jack Thielepape (@jmtimages) April 14, 2017