i am writing from newfoundland canada.when i heard this tragic news i was shocked,i had a tear in my eye as i was reading the news.although i never had the pleasure of meeting steve, his music was special to my wife and i. he was a very talented singer and will be sadly missed. the rock world just lost one of it's greatest singers.we were planning to take a trip to see steve and gotthard live someday.our condolences to the family and band members. r.i.p steve