Nathan Smith, a 45-year-old musician from Hartshill, died after being involved in a crash with a tractor on Shelton New Road in Cliffe Vale on Wednesday morning, police said.
Family tribute
His family paid tribute, describing him as a 'wonderful son, grandson and an incredible father'. They said: 'Nathan was a self-taught electric bass player, who played in various Stoke bands and ran the UTC recording studio in Longton with his friend and fellow Big Cash Prizes band member, Tom Bath.'
'He was supremely talented and in recent years enjoyed success with a new Stoke band MFK, culminating in supporting the Wombats at Trentham Gardens.'
Community mourning
His parents wrote on social media: 'He was an immensely talented musician, a wonderful father, and an incredible human being who was adored by his family and friends. He was the light of our lives and we are absolutely brokenhearted.'
Tributes have poured in from friends and neighbours, who left roses on his car. One friend wrote: 'What a great man he was. Charm, integrity, talent and a sincere desire to help anyone in need. It was a pleasure to know you, Nath.'
