Brent Hinds, Mastodon Co-Founder, Dies in Motorcycle Accident

Brent Hinds, singer and guitarist of Mastodon, died in a motorcycle accident in Atlanta on Wednesday night.

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Local outlets reported the news, later confirmed by Mastodon via an Instagram tribute.

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The band expressed sorrow, calling Hinds a creative genius who shaped their music and legacy.

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1. Hinds, 51, originally from Alabama, moved to Atlanta in the '90s where he met bassist Troy Sanders.

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In 2000, Hinds co-founded Mastodon with Sanders, Brann Dailor, and Bill Kelliher.

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Mastodon released eight albums, earning six Grammy nominations and a win for “Sultan’s Curse” in 2018.

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