Chicago musician Alejandro Morales who played drums in Running, Piss Piss Piss Moan Moan Moan, and other groups has died. There has been no official statement but tributes have been pouring in, like from Ryley Walker who wrote, “World is dumber without him. So sad. This dude saved my life and was a friend when I needed one most. Selfless, brilliant, hilarious, complex, and loving” and “Empty Bottle green room should be re-named the Alex Morales Palace.” Bill McKay wrote, “Thanks for all the kindness, sun and life you brought to us all, Alejandro Morales. Rest easy, dear brother. We love you always.”
Rest in peace, Alejandro. Listen to some of his music, and read more tributes to him, below.
— Luca Cimarusti (@LucaCimarusti) January 4, 2021
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thinking long and hard about Alejandro Morales, missed & mourned tonight in Chicago and beyond. https://t.co/uomPxAqPD7
— CSTB (@cstbtweet) January 4, 2021
Alejandro Morales from RUNNING was among the best who walked the Earth. His passing will leave a huge void in the Chicago music scene. Rest in Power, homie. 🖤 https://t.co/O73DRgiHbh
— White Mystery (@MissAlexWhite) January 4, 2021
There isn’t much I can say that isn’t popping up here already but RIP to our dear friend Alejandro Morales AKA Dr. Morales Phallus 420 Web MD. A shining beacon of light and positivity and kindness in the Chicago music community and amazing musician.
— Hausu Mountain (@HausuMountain) January 4, 2021
Alejandro impacted everyone he touched. There’s good odds that without him, there’d be no American Dreams Records. pic.twitter.com/2vMt2k1kii
— American Dreams Records (@AmerDreams) January 4, 2021
https://twitter.com/TerenceHannum/status/1345868541468282881
Super sad to hear this news about Alejandro Morales. I was a big fan of Running, and he always supported the scene coverage I was doing over at Store Brand Soda. Definitely wins the Most Wild Facebook Comments Ever Award. Very funny dude. Rest in peace Alex https://t.co/Sl6UHFMlU6
— alderman of roku city (@mexitalianbeef) January 3, 2021
Damn, Chicago lost another good one in Alejandro from Que4 and Piss Piss Piss Moan Moan Moan.
Flyer from one of the first parties we did together back in the Somotheque days.
Rest in peace 🖤 pic.twitter.com/zPPq1kFA9L
— eric lab rat (@EricLabRat) January 3, 2021
very sad to hear about the tragic loss of Alejandro (Alex) Morales. Extremely fond and happy memories of sending glorious heat like this out into the ether. RIP. https://t.co/B644KyEopM
— Jon Hillcock (@jonhillcock) January 4, 2021