As with Dave Brockie, Donnie Corker, and Dika Newlin, Richmond is seeing some of its more interesting ‘outsider artists’ pass away. Freed’s illustrations and music certainly captured some of the ‘abandoned’ and haunted vibe of late 80’s/early 90’s Richmond (and especially Oregon Hill). He contributed greatly to Throttle Magazine and so much other local media.
Hopefully he is reunited with his dear wife, Jyl, who preceded him in death.
Jim Bland, of Plan 8 Music, posted some of his artwork, past and recent press in remembrance.
https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-country/wes-freed-drive-by-truckers-dead-obit-1234586844/
https://pitchfork.com/news/wes-freed-drive-by-truckers-artist-dies-at-58/
http://swampland.com/articles/view/title:the_wes_freed_interview
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wes_Freed
