Simon Holmes dead aged 5. The founder and guitarist of beloved 1. Sydney indie pop band The Hummingbirds, Simon Holmes, has passed away. Friends and family announced his July 1. Wednesday night but a cause of death has not yet been announced. In a statement posted to Facebook, the band paid homage to the well respected artist Simon Holmes, beloved father, friend to countless and our band mate, passed away last week. Our hearts are broken. Scroll down for video Simon Holmes pictured, lead singer, founder and guitarist of The Hummingbirds, passed away on July 1. Friends and family announced his passing to social media on Wednesday night but a cause of death has not yet been announced. He was the lead vocalist of the iconic group, which emerged from Sydneys inner city scene in 1. Their hit single, Blush, peaked at number 1. ARIA singles chart in 1. Holmes wrote the song as a real 6. Double J.  We dont know whether we succeeded or not, but it would appear that some people think that we did, Holmes said. Its just an uncomplicated, relatively tried and true formula for writing a pop song. But then we kind of try to throw real noise on top if we can get away with it. Because we just like songs with noisy guitar if we can possibly do it. Most of the time, anyway. The band released four studio albums, a greatest hits compilation in 2. EPs.  Their 1. 99. Va Va Voom, hit number 4. ARIA album charts. They were one of the first groups to sign to the roo. Art music label, but left in 1. Big Day Out and played two shows in Sydney in July last year. He was the lead vocalist of the iconic group, which emerged from Sydneys inner city scene in 1. In a statement posted to Holmes wall, family members paid respect to the seasoned Australian musician. Words cannot express our sadness at having to inform you of the passing of Simon, our father, partner, son, brother, son in law, and brother in law, bandmate, friend and guiding light. We will communicate more when we feel ready, but appreciate your wishes and prayers as well as your respect of our privacy at this time. Watch Blood Runs Cold Online Hollywoodreporter. Please keep your focus on his whole life when you speak of him, rather than one moment of his life. And please remember there is a very young child who knows only that her father has died. Further details need to come from the family only. Members of The Hummingbirds band, one of the most highly touted groups to emerge from Sydneys inner west in the late 8. Their hit single, Blush, peaked at number 1. ARIA singles chart in 1. The band released four studio albums, a greatest hits compilation in 2. EPs. Holmes also contributed significantly to The Aerial Maps band, formed in 2. Photography duo Josh and Roxana Rossi brought smiles to the faces of some disabled children by transforming them into the Justice League. Watch superhero movie watchseries Online. Watch superhero movie watchseries online for free on fmoviesub. Movietv4u Watch Movies Free Online. Watch movies online free without sign up. Stream movies and tv series free online. Download movies online free in HD quality. Simon Killer Movie Watch Online' title='Simon Killer Movie Watch Online' />Watch scary new arrivals movies online at FrightPix. FrightPix has hundreds of Horror and new arrivals movies to watch for free online. Nine orcas circle a grey whale and her calf as people on tour with Monterey Bay Whale Watch look on. Several other killer whales join in on the attack. Adam Gibson record five albums across Aerial Maps, Modern Giant and The Ark Ark Birds. Mr Gibson wrote on Facebook, paying homage to his co conspirator, guiding light, emotional touchpoint and musical genius. We shared some wonderful times together touring, rehearsing and recording. He was a great friend, a true mentor, someone whom we all deeply admired, respected and loved. The Hummingbirds were his iconic and integral band, but for the past 1. Sean Kennedy and the other Aerial MapsArk Arks were absolutely honoured, privileged and proud that we could work with him on the stuff we did. My deepest thoughts go to his family and other loved ones. Christine_still2_RebeccaHall__byJoeAnderson.jpg' alt='Simon Killer Movie Watch Online' title='Simon Killer Movie Watch Online' />He will be greatly missed and yet remembered for being an amazing person and incredible musician. Its all there in the music. Holmes also worked with other bands such as Her Name in Lights, Fragile, Rev Head and produced tracks for The Fauves, Custard and Died Pretty. Lead vocalist of 2. The Aerial Maps, Adam Gibson, paid homage to Holmes on Facebook. After The Hummingbirds broke up in 1. Holmes also worked with other bands such as Her Name in Lights, Fragile, Rev Head and produced tracks for The Fauves, Custard and Died Pretty.