Kevan Staples dead: Co-founder of alt-rockers Rough Trade dies as bandmate pays tribute to ‘light that’ll burn forever’

THE co-founder of the legendary rock band Rough Trade, Kevan Staples, has died at the age of 74.

Staples’ death was announced in an emotional social media post by his fellow co-founder Carole Pope.

Kevan Staples of Rough Trade at Canada's Walk of Fame.

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Kevan Staples of Rough Trade attends the 2023 Canada’s Rock Of Fame in 2023Credit: Getty
Carole Pope and Kevan Staples of Rough Trade performing.

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Carole Pope (left) and Kevan Staples (right) of Rough Trade perform togetherCredit: Getty
Carole Pope and Kevan Staples of Rough Trade backstage at the LA Pride Festival.

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Carole Pope and Kevan Staples of Rough Trade pose backstage in 2007Credit: Getty

Pope paid tribute to Staples, and said “He was a bright light that will burn forever”.

Staples co-wrote the band’s hit High School Confidential, as well the songs Birds of a Feather and All Touch. 

Rough Trade started performing at small clubs in Toronto.

The band’s first album was the self-released Rough Trade Live!

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