RIP Theron Shelton
Posted by: Yameen on March 15th, 2009
Theron Shelton, drummer of the Philadelphia-based band, The Blue Method passed away suddenly this week and the news hit me pretty hard. I grew up with Theron’s brother and would always be amazed at how well Theron played the drums at such a young age. As he got older, he got doper, and I can honestly say he was the best drummer I have ever known. He was also a person you could genuinely not say a single bad thing about. He lived and breathed music. He was absolutely passionate about it.
A talented and brilliant musician, brother, son and much much more. Theron, you will be sorely missed.
Please be sure to check out the amazing music Theron was able to bless us with by visiting his band’s website and MySpace pages below.
Rest in peace, Theron.
March 15th, 2009 at 3:53 pm
Theron was a brother to me. We played together alot of years and were best friends for life. He was beautiful person and player and I am so sad that he has passed. As someone close to the scene recently said, “he was a walking, living, breathing angel.” I love you T man and I know you will be watching out for all of us. Dan
March 15th, 2009 at 8:38 pm
Theron was in my band, we shared some great times together. I’ll miss him a lot and think of him every time I play.
March 16th, 2009 at 9:06 am
Little brother,
When we were kids me and my friends use to be able to hear our dad play the drums from a half a mile away and we thought it was thunder. When we grew up my friends would say ” Is that your Dad playing the drums”? NO, IT’S MY BROTHER. It shocked them because you sounded so much like pop they didn’t know what to think except damn he’s good. Just like everyone else who heard you on stage they didn’t know what to think. You amazed everyone with drum solos that would leave them in awe. Always moving the crowd. You will forever have the crowds heart and attention.
Theron you will always be my BIG BROTHER cause you would do things for me even when i didn’t want you to do it cause i was only thinking about you and your well being. You have more strength than us all. Even though i didn’t show it i learned from you. Even when you made me mad i understood you. Even when we argued i always LOVED you. AND WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU. I’ll be here waiting for your encore performance. Till then rock out in heaven. Tell Jimi and Miles i said hello cause i know now your playing with 2 of our favorites. Rest up cause the shows not over. It never was with you cause you are the music. AND YOU WILL ALWAYS BE.
I LOVE YOU.
RANDEL
March 16th, 2009 at 10:14 pm
damn, very sad to hear this…
Theron, you were a good dude. I remember you straight crushing those drums while I was straight crushing your brother in Street Fighter back in the day, around ’95 or so…you were super ill back then, I can only imagine how good you’ve gotten over the years…thoughts and prayers out to your fam and may your soul be jamming with the legends forever and ever…
March 16th, 2009 at 11:13 pm
The Blue Method came to Syracuse, to play the Blues festival a couple of years ago, I came across this unknown to me band, and was standing there, swaying of course, in awe! I noticed little black kids that were previously unseen in the crowd of predominantly white blues lovers, had heard what I heard also! The soul of this band was unmistaken, but the beat??? My greatest compliment was it drew these kids from I don’t know where and the kids understood even if the adults around didn’t fully get it! The next year Blue Method played the Jazz festival, show went off late, so I got to sit and kick it with those guys for like 20 minutes, they signed my newest disk and my prayers have been with them ever since! I am on the email list so when I saw the R.I.P. my heart fell! But true to the letters, yes, Theron, Rest in the peace of Jesus…because the Bible says when Jesus returns, the Trumpet (very appropriate) will sound and the Dead in Christ shall rise!!! Till then Brother…May God bless you and B~free
August 29th, 2009 at 9:03 am
RIP Theron. I just found this out, but I am still crushed. I’ve enjoyed his music (I am a drummer too) for a few years now, and will cherish it forever. I had the pleasure of talking to him a few times, and he was so nice and receptive. I will miss your music, it won’t be the same without you.
February 5th, 2010 at 11:57 am
Theron’s father, Larry is my first cousin. I have not seen my cousin for many years but I want to send my very late condolences to the family. I never met Theron. He was not born that last time I saw the family. My children and I do remember Larandel. Again my deepest symphathy to Larry, Ranae and the enire family for their lost.