The music world was stunned this week by the heartbreaking news that Justin Baren, a former teen rock star with The Redwalls, has died.

He was 40.

Baren helped form The Redwalls in 2001 while he was still in high school. He was the bassist in the group alongside his brother, vocalist and guitarist Logan Baren, and drummer Ben Greeno.

The band announced his death on its social media page.

“It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of our friend, brother, and bandmate, Justin Baren,” the statement on Instagram read. “Justin was an essential part of The Redwalls. His energy, intuition, and raw musicality helped shape who we were. Not just as a band, but as a group of kids trying to make something meaningful together.

“The cause of Justin’s passing has not been officially determin

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