Fans are paying tribute to Viola Beach on the 10th anniversary of their deaths.
On February 13, 2016, singer/guitarist Kris Leonard, guitarist River Reeves, bassist Tomas Lowe and drummer Jack Dakin of the Warrington band were killed with their manager Craig Tarry when their tour vehicle plunged into a canal in Sweden. An inquest into their deaths found that they did not suffer.
Today (Friday February 13) marks a decade since the tragedy, and fans of the band have taken to social media to mark the occasion by paying tribute.
“It’s 10 years today since we lost Kris, River, Tom, Jack & Craig. They’re forever in our hearts,” a post on the band’s official Instagram account reads. “Never to be forgotten.”
Fans have paid respects to the band in the comments, with one writing: “Still listen to these boys to this day! Absolute legends. They will never be forgotten.”
One fan also wrote: “Still listen to their music and often think about them”, while another added: “Still as relevant today as they were 10 years ago. I can hear the influence of Viola Beach in so many bands that are about today.”
Another fan took to X to share: “10 years ago i got to see Viola Beach in a small venue in Dublin supporting Blossoms, met these lovely men who were only on the way up only for that journey to be taken away 10 days later. Gone, but never to be forgotten.”
Read more tributes below.
We’re remembering Viola Beach 10 years on from their tragic passing.
Kris Leonard, River Reeves, Tomas Lowe and Jack Dakin, along with their manager Craig Tarry, were killed during an overseas tour.
The band remain in the hearts of the entire town via their plaque at Parr Hall. pic.twitter.com/t0YH1DbZA5
— We Are Warrington (@WeAreWarrington) February 13, 2026
Never forgotten. RIP Viola Beach and their devoted manager Craig Tarry, who passed away 10 years ago today.
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— gigsandtours (@gigsandtours) February 13, 2026
