Edward Anthony Pomponio, better known as Eddie Sutton, of the New York hardcore band Leeway has died at 59 years old after a lengthy battle with lung cancer. News of Sutton‘s death was posted on his Instagram with the following statement:
“Edward Anthony Pomponio
“Passed 4/19/24 peacefully in his sleep. We would like to invite all his extended family to come say good bye to our son and brother.
“The wake will be held
Tuesday, 4/23/24
at Farenga Funeral Home
3808 Ditmars Blvd
Astoria, Queens NY 11105
“From 3pm-8pm”
We wish Sutton‘s family and friends all the best at this time. Sutton was a founding member of Leeway alongside guitarist A.J. Novello. Leeway released four records between 1989 and 1995 before splitting up in 1996. The band would go on to reunite a few times throughout the 2000s, and you can check out their appearance at This Is Hardcore 2022 below.
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