Iain Shedden Drummer Of The Saints Dies, Age 60

Sad news


16 October 2017

Cassie Walker

Iain Shedden, The Australian

It’s been reported The Saints drummer and popular music journalist Iain Shedden has passed away.

The punk drummer had been a solid member of the Aussie band, The Saints since the early 80s and forged a career a music journalist, covering interviews with everyone from Fleetwood Mac to David Bowie for over 25 years.

Only days ago Shedden joined the music community mourning the death of Tom Petty:

It appeared Shedden was still working, his last interview posted with musician St Vincent:





The cause of death is yet to be announced.

Our thought are with his friends and family at this time.