Sydney Musician & Former Papa Vs Pretty Member Luke Liang Passes Away

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Revered Sydney musician Luke Liang is confirmed to have passed away this week.

Liang previously featured in Papa Vs Pretty, as well as worked with the likes of Guy Sebastian, Nicole Millar, Kim Churchill, Jarryd James and many more. 

Former Papa Vs Pretty drummer, Tom Myers, confirmed the news on Facebook today after a number of tributes for Liang were posted online. 

"Luke officially joined Papa Vs Pretty just before the writing and recording of our second album," Myers' post reads.

"He was intimidatingly amazing at his instrument and made our music stand out. I can still hear his playing on it today and its just as masterful."

It continues, "Luke was perhaps the most impressive man I've ever met.

"Literally anything he turned his hand to he mastered (sometimes in a matter of hours), a willing listener and an incredible mate to all of us."

See the full post and more tributes below.

Luke Liang you beautiful man. :cry:

— Bobby Poulton (@bobbypoulton) August 30, 2018

Shocked and saddened at the loss of Luke Liang, a lovely man and a musician who seemed capable of impeccably making beautiful music with anyone across the musical spectrum.
Heartbroken for his family and all my friends who loved and worked with him.

— Jeremy Dylan (@mrjeremydylan) August 30, 2018