Matt Roberts, the original lead guitarist for the rock band 3 Doors Down, was found dead in his hotel room in West Band, Wisc. on Saturday morning.
The 38-year-old was in town to perform at a veterans fundraising concert called Rockin 4 Heroes, set to take place Saturday night. Roberts was headlining the event.
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The guitarist was rehearsing for the event Friday night into early Saturday morning. At around 1 a.m., Roberts accompanied his father Darrell back to the nearby Hampton Inn where the two shared adjoining rooms, Variety and Heavy report.
Police then received a report around 7 a.m. of a man that appeared either asleep or passed out in the hotel’s hallway, according to Rolling Stone.
After determining it was Roberts, police informed his father just before 9 a.m.
It’s not yet known how Roberts died, but an autopsy will be conducted soon to determine the cause of death.
Lead singer Brad Arnold released a statement on the band’s Facebook page Sunday night:
Following the news of Roberts’ death, tributes and reactions from fans began pouring in on social media.
According to Rolling Stone, the Here Without You guitarist had a prescription drug addiction and suffered from anxiety.
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Roberts, who was one of three co-founders of 3 Doors Down, left the band in 2012, citing health issues.
Notable hits from the band include When I’m Gone and Kryptonite.
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