Crowded House drummer Peter Jones has died at the age of 45.
According to BBC News the Liverpool-born musician had been suffering from brain cancer.
"We are in mourning today for the death of Pete Jones," read a statement published on the band's website.
"We remember him as a warm-hearted, funny and talented man, who was a valuable member of Crowded House. He played with style and spirit.
"We salute him and send our love and best thoughts to his family and friends."
Jones is the second Crowded House drummer to have died. In 1994 he replaced Paul Hester – who formed the band with front man Neil Finn - and Hester died tragically in 2005.
Crowded House, who formed in 1985, are best known for songs such as Weather with You and Don't Dream It’s Over.
