Cheetah Chrome, Guitarist for the Dead Boys and Rocket From the Tombs, Dead at 71
The prolific musician, who also played with Syl Sylvain and Ronnie Spector, was remembered as an "an architect of the punk rock movement"
First reported 2 days ago · latest update 1 day ago
Cheetah Chrome, the influential guitarist and co-founding member of the punk rock band Dead Boys and the group Rocket From the Tombs, has died at the age of 71. His passing marks the loss of a significant figure in the development of the punk genre, known for his work with the Dead Boys during the late 1970s.
In other music industry news, rapper Macklemore has been removed from the lineup of Ed Sheeran’s upcoming tour dates in Boston. The decision followed public comments made by Macklemore regarding the conflict in Palestine during a recent performance. Robert Kraft, the owner of the venue hosting the shows, confirmed that he personally barred the artist from appearing at the Boston concerts.
The fallout from Macklemore’s onstage statements has prompted reactions from other prominent figures in the music industry. Singer Pink recently addressed the situation after sharing a social media post that criticized the nature of the rapper's remarks. The incident has sparked broader discussions regarding the intersection of political expression and live performance bookings.
Additionally, the music community is mourning the death of country musician Brian Duckworth. A member of the Taylor Made band, Duckworth passed away at the age of 56. His death has been noted alongside other recent losses within the entertainment and media industries.
These events highlight a period of transition and controversy within the music world, ranging from the passing of veteran rock musicians to the impact of geopolitical discourse on touring schedules. Each of these developments has drawn significant public and industry attention as the respective situations continue to unfold.
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Cheetah Chrome, Guitarist for the Dead Boys and Rocket From the Tombs, Dead at 71
The prolific musician, who also played with Syl Sylvain and Ronnie Spector, was remembered as an "an architect of the punk rock movement"
2 days ago · Emily ZemlerCheetah Chrome Dies: Co-Founding Guitarist Of Influential Punk Band Dead Boys Was 71
Cheetah Chrome, guitarist of the pioneering punk band Dead Boys, died Sunday, September 13. He was 71. His death was announced on the band’s Instagram page. A cause of death was not disclosed. “We are incredibly sad to announce the news of the passing of our beloved friend and bandmate Cheetah Chrome,” the statement said. […]
1 day ago · Greg EvansDead Boys Guitarist Cheetah Chrome Dies at 71
Eugene Richard O’Connor, the punk rocker known as Cheetah Chrome and guitarist of the Dead Boys, died Sunday, his bandmates confirmed on Instagram. He was 71. “We are incredibly sad to announce the news of the passing of our beloved friend and bandmate Cheetah Chrome,” the band wrote in the post. “Cheetah was a true original, […]
2 days ago · Isabelle Farina