Former Planes Mistaken for Stars guitarist Matt Bellinger has reportedly passed away recently at age 40.
Bellinger was a founding member of the post hardcore band, playing guitar and backing vocals for them from 1997 until 2006. During this time he worked with the band on their first three albums and their early EPs, with his last work being 2006 third LP ‘Mercy’.
Our thoughts and condolences go out to Bellinger’s friends and family.