Tyson Stevens, the former lead singer of the Gilbert, Arizona-based screamo group Scary Kids Scaring Kids, has passed away at the age of 29. The news was shared in a statement posted on Tuesday, Oct. Out of respect for family we will post details soon. Thank you."
Stevens' passing marks a sad moment for fans of the band and the screamo scene. This article will go over his life and career with Scary Kids Scaring Kids.
Early Life and Career Beginnings
Tyson Stevens was born on January 16, 1979, in Galesburg, Illinois, the son of Ronald and Dee Ann (Stevens) Howard.
Among the bigger alternative bands to call the Valley home so far this century, Gilbert's gift to screamo fans, Scary Kids Scaring Kids released an EP and two full-length albums - "The City Sleeps in Flames" in 2005 and "Scary Kids Scaring Kids," which hit the Billboard album charts at No. 80 in 2007.
He graduated from Galesburg High School in 1997 where he played basketball for the Silver Streaks. He then attended Carl Sandburg Community College and Illinois State College, graduating in 2002.
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He worked at Jim’s Bistro in Peoria Heights. He enjoyed following college sports, especially basketball and enjoyed music and dancing.
Scary Kids Scaring Kids: Rise and Breakup
After signing to RCA Records, they announced their breakup in 2009.
Keyboardist Pouyan Afkary posted a statement on his blog that read, in part: "The reason we are ending the band is very simple. We created this band together as juniors in high school and though we've been able to grow together for many years, inevitably we have also grown apart.
We've had some very serious difficulties over the years as a lot of you can probably relate to as well. Life throws us all something different and we've decided that the best thing for us personally is to end the band on a positive note and start new chapters in our individual lives.
We don't want this thing that we've created to become the source of ultimate negativity and we'd rather remember the great times we've had together and move forward knowing we tried our best and had more good times than bad.
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The City Sleeps in Flames
Tributes and Memorials
A gentleman to the core, he will be deeply missed by his family and friends.
Tyson is survived by his mother, Dee Ann Stevens of Peoria, a sister, Laura (Kyle) Sauter of Peoria, a nephew, Kaiden, a niece, Kenley and his aunt, Rhonda (Mike) Rinnella of Dunlap.
Tyson’s wishes were to be cremated. No services are scheduled at this time.
Memorials may be directed to the Williamsfield American Legion or to the Williamsfield United Methodist Church.
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Memorials may be made to the family to establish a memorial fund at a later date. Hinchliff-Pearson-West Funeral Directors and Cremation Services Galesburg Chapel is assisting his family with arrangements. in memory of Mr. A private graveside service will be held at Williamsfield Cemetery.
