Fans and fellow musicians have paid tribute to singer Stephen Martin, also known as Rainy Boy Sleep, after his death was confirmed this weekend.
The Donegal performer, who was aged 29, had been reported missing three weeks ago. His body
was recovered this weekend.
Derry band Snow Patrol led the tributes:
https://twitter.com/SnowPatrolBand/status/764778543960231937
Singer James Vincent McMorrow said:
https://twitter.com/jamesvmcmorrow/status/764619019458674689
https://twitter.com/MrCianTwomey/status/764737420629770240
https://twitter.com/shanebuckley/status/764732188793253888
https://twitter.com/stephenbyrne/status/764693362393882628
https://twitter.com/SpiritStore/status/764778530769137665
https://twitter.com/shanebuckley/status/764731891530407940
Stephen had success last year with his debut EP
Ambulance. At the time he received praise from fellow northern Gary Lightbody.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nj00CtLnKUQ
The singer-songwriter also gained experience playing Glastonbury for three consecutive years and toured with the likes of James Morrison and Cyndi Lauper.
One of Stevie’s standout moments to date was being asked to join Lauper onstage at the Hammersmith Apollo to sing her phenomenal global hit ‘
Time After Time’ in front of 3,500 fans.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jXVFl7SFpY4