Boston Music Scene Mourns Death of Rock ‘Giant’ Who Played With Punk and Alt-Rock Favorites

Linda Bean Pardee, bassist with bands like Gang of Four, Orbit, and The Chelsea Curve, has died. Gang of Four’s official Facebook page broke the news to fans. “Such sad news,” the post read. “Linda almost came to Australia with us. A huge loss to Boston’s music scene and all who knew her.” Their post added, “All Together, Now: F**K CANCER.” Pardee passed away on August 17, 2026, after a battle with cancer. She most recently played with Gang of Four from 2023 to 2024, and was allegedly going to join up with them again, according to the band. She was also a member of Orbit, who posted their own tribute to the beloved Boston-area bassist. “We’ve lost our Soul Sister,” the lengthy post began. “We are heart broken with the sudden loss of Linda Bean Pardee. Linda was the heart and soul of ORBIT.