R.I.P. Steve Lee, 1963 - 2010

Steve was so severely injured that he was pronounced dead at the scene after failed resuscitation. According to media reports, Steve was travelling through the USA within a group of Swiss bikers. He wanted to fulfil his long fostered dream of travelling through the USA with his Harley. However, this was to be Steve’s final journey.

The band was founded in 1991 under the name “Krak”. With the support of producer and co-writer Chris von Rohr, the band was later renamed to “Gotthard”. In 1994, “Dial Hard” was their first album that reached the number-one spot in Switzerland. In this formation, Gotthard sold millions of records and continued to rock the music scene.

CONTRIK AG (formerly known as Neutrik Zürich AG) and in particular Hugo Ryf, co-founder and former director of Neutrik Zürich AG and executive board of CONTRIK AG, have been enjoying a professional and above all amicable relationship with Gotthard over the last 15 years, supporting the band and meeting them at various concerts.

On behalf of CONTRIK AG, we deeply regret the loss of Steve and would like to express our sincere condolences to Steve's family, his life partner as well as his fellow band members.