"Before He Goes On Stage": The Sudden Demise of Artist Youssef Abu Hamad

Lebanese artist Youssef Abu Hamad, one of the most prominent members of the band Rand, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, just hours before the band's scheduled first live concert following the release of its new song "Serna Baad."

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Rand's band was scheduled to perform a concert that evening at the Soap Museum in Sidon, as part of its celebration of its artistic comeback.

Hence, the Soap Museum announced in a vague statement the cancellation of the concert due to an unforeseen emergency. It later emerged that this emergency was none other than the death of Youssef, one of the band's pillars.

Youssef Abu Hamad was preparing to appear on stage alongside his two sisters, Jamal and Leila Abu Hamad, the other two members of the band.

The concert was expected to be Rand's first live encounter with her fans after a long absence, which made the loss and surprise even more painful.

Funeral and final farewell ceremony The family of the late artist Youssef Abu Hamad announced that the funeral will be held on Thursday, June 5, 2025, at 12:00 PM, at Our Lady of Gifts Church in Achrafieh (Beirut). He will be buried in the family cemetery in Jezzine, southern Lebanon, his birthplace.

The echo of the song "We're Far Away" stops at Youssef's farewell The band's last song, "Serna Baad," was widely received by fans who adored the band's harmonious sound and unique presence. However, Youssef's sudden absence halted the audience's joy, turning the anticipation into sadness and pain.

Youssef... a beloved father, husband, and artist Youssef Abu Hamad was not just a musician; he was the husband of writer Nour Al Hayek and the father of an only daughter named Maria.

His family and personal relationships were respected in both the artistic and personal spheres. Despite the deep sorrow, the family did not release any additional details about the cause of death, merely inviting loved ones to participate in the funeral procession.

Youssef's passing was a huge shock to his fans and colleagues, especially those who were anticipating his return to the stage as part of Rand's comeback.

His sudden passing is not just the loss of a band member, but a human and artistic void that will be difficult to fill, and a memory that will remain etched in the minds of all who followed his career.