This song is indeed referring to the late bassist, Roger Patterson, of Atheist fame.
As correctly pointed out, Atheist's frontman is named Kelly; Roger Patterson was killed when the band's touring van crashed on a Louisiana highway in February 1991, hence the reference to the vehicle, time and place.
This song is indeed referring to the late bassist, Roger Patterson, of Atheist fame.
As correctly pointed out, Atheist's frontman is named Kelly; Roger Patterson was killed when the band's touring van crashed on a Louisiana highway in February 1991, hence the reference to the vehicle, time and place.