Concord musician Brooks Young dies in Alton car crash

Brooks Young, a beloved musician from Concord, was killed in an accident on Friday, leaving behind a legacy that deeply influenced the city’s music scene. According to online media reports, Young, 42, lost his life in a car crash Friday morning on Route 11 in Alton. Known for his soulful blues guitar and powerful voice, Young graced the stage alongside some of the industry’s greatest, including B.B. King, The Wallflowers, and Three Dog Night. Brooks graduated from Concord High School in 2001 and was introduced to music as a child...