Progressive Rock Drummer Ivo Varts Dies at 51

Estonian Public Broadcasting announced the death of Ivo Varts, a progressive rock drummer from Estonia. He died in Tallin on January 15th of an accidental fall.

Born on December 1st, 1961, in the town of Rakvere, Varts performed with some of Estonia’s most popular progressive rock bands, including Ruja, Kaseke, and In Spe. He also played with various other rock and blues bands, such as Mahavok, Propeller, Haak, Compromise Blue and satirical rock band Apelsin.