Shannon Hoon (1967-1995), lead singer of the band Blind Melon, was found dead of a heroin overdose on October 21, 1995.

Yeah but Nico actually died because she fell off her bike in ibiza.Also,at that time she was clean.Go and read 'Songs they never play on the radio' *&%%$$.

I didn't know that the guy from ATR died.How did you find out?

oh and the guy from the germs, the singer. i forgot his name, but i think he OD'd.

My God, really? It was a few years ago now. I used to be on a Yahoo group for them, I was genuinely very sad for a while. ATR were probably the most important group for the teenage me. They're as important to me, personally, as when people talk about the 'revolution' of punk or Public Enemy or the Velvets. Saved me from being a miserable, self-indulgent wanker as a teenager and started my interest in politics and non-apathy. I went very actively heavy left from a fairly young age because of them. I've recinded on the politics, but I maintain their importance, in spite of the possible hipocrisy.

He died of an overdose of prescription drugs I believe. Crack's Black Ark, if you don't have it, is an oft-neglected masterpiece.

I have tons of stuff from the DHR label as a whole.Remember Christopher de Babaloon?

If you're in I'm out... Yeah. I still love first-wave DHR. The second wave was dodgy in parts, although Lolita Storm were fucking ace. Third-wave got a bit to close to Reznor for my liking, but Empire's solo stuff still beats 99.825% of known electronica.

I shall upload some stuff for the ladies at one point.

And the gays.

Gloria Gaynor then?

Yes.Gloria Gaynor.One of the best names that Mr Pop/Disco whatever has ever come up with.

Don't you dare.

i just did.

Well take it back, before I get angry. You wouldn't like me when I'm angry.

Ok ok.

This thread is about dead rockstars peoples!!!
Why has nobody mentioned me dying of prostate cancer on the 4th of December 1993?

Because nobody cares.And what is that thing up there?Eh?

Where? What thing?

Sorry - Wishful thinking!

Sterling Morrison, guitarist of the legendary band the Velvet Underground, died in 1995 due to non-hodgkins lymphonia. Because of his death, the Velvet's will never again reunite.