Sad news is filtering through that Steve Soto legendary bass player and founding member of the ADOLESCENTS has passed away aged 54.

Soto also played with Agent Orange, 22 Jacks and Manic Hispanic, as well as being a part of Punk Rock Karaoke.

Steve's family released the below statement:

"The family of Steve Soto would like everyone to know that he passed peacefully in his sleep today. I'm sure this is a terrible blow to all of you. He will be missed. We will be posting details on a memorial as plans are finalized."

The Adolescents were set to release a new album titled "Cropduster" on July 20 through Concrete Jungle Records. 

We were fortunate enough to interview Steve ahead of the band's only Australian tour in 2014. You can read that here.

Tributes have been flowing in across social media. We'd like to pass on our condolences to his friends and family.

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