<p>The Hanzie Records family mourns the sudden and unexpected loss of guitarist Brian Silverman. Brian contributed guitar &#38; keyboard parts on the Belle Islander&#8217;s self-titled debut in 2008 (CD HR-007). His unique approach was a big part of the sound and template of the Belle Islanders. He also played on and co-wrote the instrumental &#8220;Cali-Jam&#8221;, which closed the 2nd Belle Islanders album <span class="caps">NOTHING</span>&#8217;S <span class="caps">GONNA</span> <span class="caps">STOP</span> US (CD HR-015) in 2013. Brian had lived in Negril, Jamaica since the 1980&#8217;s, but had spent much of his last few years in Oak Park, Michigan, <span class="caps">USA</span>, a suburb of Detroit, tending to his elderly parents. He leaves behind his lovely wife Toral and many loving friends in both Jamiaca and the <span class="caps">USA</span>. He played and toured with such reggae luminaries as the Gladiators and Toots &#38; the Maytals among others. More important than being a wonderful musician, he was a kind, humble man who touched everybody he came in contact with. He will always be missed.</p>