Brett Allen Cain
July 14, 1977 ~ June 9, 2021
Brett Allen Cain, a gentle giant with a tender heart that entertained music fans up and down the East Coast, Southern California, and his beloved Ohio Valley passed away from cardiac arrest at 7:26 PM on Wednesday, June 9, 2021. He was 43 years old.
Brett was born in Steubenville, OH on July 14, 1977, to Terry Lee and Deborah Williamson Cain. He grew up in Weirton, WV, and Colliers, WV, and was a 1995 graduate of Brooke High School.
After High School, Brett continued his education at West Liberty State College, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in music and theater.
A gifted musician, and songwriter, Brett began singing live at the age of three, with his family’s gospel band. His father taught him how to play the guitar and harmonica at the age of eight.
After graduating college, Brett began his professional career touring with his band, The Brett Cain Band. The band instantly became popular up and down the east coast at many college campuses and music venues. After the band broke up, Brett headed to the West Coast, where he was a performer at the California Comedy Magic Club, Universal Studios, The Steve Harvey Show, and BB King’s Blues Club Restaurant.
The passing of his father, Terry in 2012, and his brother, Shawn in 2013 brought Brett home to be with his mother, grandmother, and nephew. The Ohio Valley music fans were once again able to enjoy his music, as the party people united at area restaurants, bars, and music venues.
Most recently due to the pandemic and Brett’s health issues, the party people united on Saturday evenings via Facebook Live to watch and listen to Brett as he entertained his fans from his basement apartment, with his beloved golden retriever, Meadow, by his side.
On June 9, 2021, the music world lost a true musical gift, and to quote a friend, “Brett Cain stood tall at 6’9” with a booming voice that didn’t need an amplifier. His personality, heart, and passion dwarfed his size."
Brett will be remembered with love by his mother, Deborah Williamson Cain, his stepfather, Tim Kryaninko; his nephew, Eli Cain, and all his friends, fans, and musicians he met along his way.
Visitation will be 1-3 and 6-8 PM Sunday at the Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home 3219 Main Street Weirton, WV, where funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday.
Rev. Larry Barkley and Rev. Scott Mapes will preside.
Brett will be laid to rest at Chapel Hill Memorial Gardens, Weirton.
Share tributes and memories with his family at www.grecohertnick.com
We are deeply sorry for your loss ~ Greco Hertnick Funeral Home
Sorry to hear this. Prayers for the family!
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Prayers for Debbie and family.
Much love and prayers to his family 😘🙏💙
I met Brett when I lived in Albany, GA. He played at Charlie B’s and became quick friends with my boyfriend at the time, Griff. We had Brett and the band over for dinner and I got all they guys to sign my CD. I still listen to his music quite often and it’s some of my favorites! My heart goes out to his family, friends and fans. Say hi to Griff upstairs for me…RIP Brett, you’ll be missed by many.
Brett is by far was one of the most talented and genuine people I knew. I was truly blessed to call him my friend. Sending many prayers to Debbie and his family. Until we meet again dear friend…..
Brett will remain in our hearts and memories forever. Love and prayers to all whose lives he touched with his amazing friendship and beautiful songs.
A great musician, prayers to family and friends 🙏🙏🙏
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We booked Brett Cain Band to play a party years ago, I think we also opened for him at a northeast Ohio venue around the same time. Definitely left an impression in those couple times we got to hang out. He was a great musician, singer and awesome entertainer. Also a very genuine down to earth person off stage. Will always remember that energy and the smiles on the faces of everyone enjoying his music.
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I just loved him RIP Brett
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We are thinking of you during this difficult time.
Prayers for his family!
RIP Brett. Brett was a great musician and singer, and an even greater human being. He was loved by all who knew him. My condolences to his family.
So sorry to hear this. RIP Brett
So sad to hear this. Prayers to the family. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
Prayers for the family! RIP Brett
We are so sorry for the loss of a Fellow West Liberty Alumi. SINCERELY WITH LOVE
So sad to hear this
My deepest condolences to his family rest in peace Brett
I’m very sad to hear this. Prayers for his family 🙏🙏
Debbie, My sincere condolences. You and Terry raised two outstanding men. The World lost one of the most talented and nicest individuals that I ever met . Brett touched the lives and hearts of many! This gentle giant will be remembered forever, many great memories!! Rest In Peace Brett! God Bless, Your Friend, Tim W.
Sympathy to his family🙏🏼
Such a kind soul. I’m so sorry for your loss 🙏🙏
Rip brett
Brett sang a number of jingles that I wrote, always bringing them to vibrant life. A wonderful, sweet hearted guy with charisma as well as talent. He could hold an entire crowd on his own. You’re gone too soon my friend. You will be so greatly missed.
A really talented gentle giant. Thoughts and prayers for Brett and his family 🙏🙏🙏🙏
Brett, Thank you, brother, for sharing your talent and big bright spirit with us. My heart aches that you have left the Earth. Love & Peace, my friend
Prayers for the family. He was a great performer with a wonderful soul!
So Sorry Debbie !! Send you prayers and love🙏🙏
Great guy!! Funny too. I had a bunch of classes with him at West Lib. Also watched him play and sing at the local bars a lot. The animation he had with his facial expressions while singing was something special. You couldn’t watch him and not get into the song. He will be missed.
RIP my friend
Prayers for his family
He was such a great friend and will be missed by many people. I was in Florida and waited every Saturday night for his live streaming on Facebook commented every time he was on. Our Eagles in Toronto was looking forward to having him back to entertain our membership our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends.
With deepest sympathy our condolences from Reva & The Nana’s Landing crew! Glen Dale! Play on B! Prayers to the family!
You brought so much light and joy into my life. My heart is broken. The world has lost a treasure.
My condolences to his family. We’ve lost a true heart of gold. God bless.
So sorry for your loss 🙏
Dear Debbie, I am so very sorry to hear of Brett’s passing, I remember when he was born. Never forget you and Terry at our wedding. You are a wonderful person and I pray God will hold you close to His heart. My thoughts and prayers are with you. I wish I could give you a hug but Bob & I moved out to the west coast to be with our children and grandchildren. Sending you love
So very sorry, prayers for all the family. He was so talented.
Sad loss right here😭
RIP Brett! 💔 Sending love and hugs and prayers to you Deb.
So sorry for your loss Debbie and Tim…..prayers sent for your family
Sending many prayers!🙏🙏
Brett Cain – a beautiful person, his music, his voice, will live on forever. My life will forever be blessed by knowing you. RIP my friend until we meet again.
So very sorry ,sending prayers to family and friends.
We will miss your music… but we will also miss the person. You were larger than life and you will be forever missed by the Party People who loved you. Rest In Peace my friend…
I’ll always cherish the time during our sophomore year at West Lib where we met for lunch every Weds. at Krise hall. You were a great friend to everyone who knew you. I was fortunate enough to be one of them! I know you’re in the kingdom now, so please pray for us my friend. Thanks for being you!
So sorry to hear of the passing of Brett. Condolences and prayers to the Cain family. I had the pleasure of listening to this talented young man many times. The world has lost a great musician and a great human being. R.I.P. Gary Bara
So sorry to hear of the passing of Brett. Condolences and prayers to the Cain family. I had the pleasure of listening to this talented young man many times. The world has lost a great musician and a great human being. R.I.P. Gary Bara
Dear Debbie. My thoughts and prayers are with you in this difficult time. The memories that I have with Brett are some of the best memories of my life. He truly was an amazing person and an inspiration to all. His soul will always live on within each of the people whos lives he touched, until in the end, when we are all together again. Love you Brett!
I will always remember you not only as a stand out singer and guitarist but the performance I caught you in at West Liberty’Of Mice & Men’ Spectacular. May you Rest In Peace. My Sincere Condolences to the many hearts you’ve touched.
Sincerest sympathies Elizabeth and Bill Orr
RIP big guy💔 such a loss 😭Play it sweet in heaven Brett❤️❤️
Keep playin’ in heaven, Brett. You made a lot of hearts full with love, kindness, and happy memories.
I met Brett my Senior year in High School when I joined the choir half way through the year. I was green when it came to singing in a group, and pretty much hid my vocals behind Brett’s. We became friends, and I still remember him picking me up over his head during my Senior prom. Scared me at first, but I went with it. Through the years after high school, I would go watch Brett perform and hang out with him and others. I will always cherish those moments. You will be miss Brett. Love you man!
Love ya big guy from Cincinnati and so cal. You and your family will be in our hearts forever.
Wow this is so sad..iv only heard him play one time..it was when he first started playin around here..way to young!! RIP Brett ♥️🙏
Thinking of you and praying for you in this time of remembering. I love you Momma D!
My sincere condolences to Debbie, and all of the family. May God watch over, and care for Brett in heaven.
Our most sincere sympathies to Debbie and the family. God bless Brett, and all of you.
Always in our hearts and minds
Many times I went with Lynn and Chad to see Brett perform. He was an awesome person with great talent. He will be miss by all.
With our deepest sympathy and all of our love.
I will forever remember my first encounter with Brett as his talent rang welcomingly in my ears my freshman year of college. The cherry on the top was when a shooting star flew over the field where we were all gathering around him.
Debbie I am so sorry for your loss. My heart is breaking as I write this. His talents will always be remembered fondly and Your losses of your husband and other son I didn’t know occurred. So very sorry for all of your losses and if you need someone to talk to or go out for lunch or whatever keep me in mind. I lost my husband in December from cardia troubles as well. It was angina. George suffered for several years. it is so hard to take when they go so suddenly. I loved listening to your whole family and thank you so much for letting me singe with you all the one Sunday. I will always remember that sunday fondly and hope that you are doing much better now healthwise. I will be praying for you and pray that God blesses you with the strength to get through these hard days. Mary Velegol
Brett touched a lot of lives in my barbershop where he’s a legend. One in a million !
Brett’s heart was one of the biggest there was. He will be missed oh-so-dearly. Please accept our heartfelt condolences.
Always made us smile, laugh, and applaud the talent and abilities of one of the most awesome and outstanding young men my wife and I had the joy and pleasure of teaching and truly loving!!!!! Gentle Giant is so true! So sorry we cannot be there. Rick and Teresa Taylor.
We are blessed to have known Brett and that he shared his larger than life spirit with us all. His voice will echo forever. Deepest sympathy and Love
What a kind person
So sorry for the loss, prayers for the family
Sending prayers and sympathy to Brett’s family and friends…remembering way back to 1997 and 1998, the Brooke Hills playhouse after hours concerts, the little bar in Elm Grove, and Brett playing for me, for us, one night when I had a few friends over before moving out of the area, as a going-away gift. He broadened my musical interests, and although I hadn’t seen him personally in quite a while, us being in different places, I am greatly saddened by this loss. The world will be a little quieter now.