Tributes paid to punk rock bassist who died in Burry Port collision

Tributes have been paid to punk rock bassist Gary Matthews, better known as Stan 'the man' Vegas who died following a road traffic collision in Burry Port.

Kit Peters
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Gary Matthews, otherwise known as Stan 'the man' Vegas
Gary Matthews, otherwise known as Stan 'the man' Vegas

Stan, who was involved in a collision in Burry Port on Friday 15 March, 2024 was described as “the centre of a very close family and was loved dearly by his family, friends and colleagues”.

A statement from his family said: “It is with deepest regret that the family wish to announce the tragic passing passing of ‘Stan’ (Gary Matthews) following a Road Traffic Collision on 15th March 2024 in Burry Port.

“Stan was a man in his prime and full of life, still leading in a Punk Band; V2. He was the centre of a very close family and was loved dearly by his family, friends and colleagues. He is now and will always be sorely missed and will always be remembered for his kindness and generosity. Originally from Manchester he travelled the world with his career.

“The family wish to extend their thanks to their friends and community for their show of support and offer their deepest thanks to the many who were there on the Friday night and tried in vain to send him home to us.

“In line with the police investigation, we respectfully ask if anyone has information or footage that will help the police, they share this, so we can try as a family to move forward.”

(Lead image: Family photo / Dyfed Powys Police)

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Kit Peters

Kit Peters is a journalist and the editor of Swansea Bay News, covering Swansea, Neath Port Talbot and Carmarthenshire since 2020.


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