Tony Sly, singer and chief songwriter for veteran California pop punk band No Use For a Name, has passed away at age 41. His cause of death has yet to be released. Fat Wreck Chords broke the news for many, with this message on their site.

"It is with great sorrow that we must say goodbye to Tony Sly of No Use For A Name. We received a call earlier today of his passing, and are devastated. We have lost an incredible talent, friend, and father – one of the true greats. Fat Mike had this to say: “One of my dearest friends and favorite song writers has gone way too soon. Tony, you will be greatly missed.”

Tony Sly’s last recording with No Use For a Name’s was their 2008 release The Feel Good Album of the Year. Tony Sly had been carving out a new niche with acoustic songs and had released Sad Bear in 2011 and most recently a second collaboration effort with Lagwagon's Joey Cape.

No Use For A Name last toured Australia in 2011 thanks to Blue Murder and first toured Australia back in 1995 thanks to Sean No Deal.