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03-24-2014, 03:41 PM
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Gwar frontman Dave Brockie has died at the age of 50.
The metal star, known to fans by his stage name Oderus Urungus, was found dead at his home yesterday evening (March 23) by his roommate.
"Dave was one of the funniest, smartest, most creative and energetic persons I've known," ex-GWAR bassist Mike Bishop told Richmond's Style Weekly.
"He was brash sometimes, always crass, irreverent, he was hilarious in every way. But he was also deeply intelligent and interested in life, history, politics and art."
Richmond Police Department spokeswoman Dionne Waugh later added to the magazine that they "do not suspect foul play at this time".
Gwar's manager Jack Flanagan later said: "It is with a saddened heart that I confirm my dear friend Dave Brockie, artist, musician, and lead singer of GWAR passed away at approximately 6:50 PM EST Sunday March 23, 2014.
"His body was found Sunday by his band mate at his home in Richmond, VA. Richmond authorities have confirmed his death and next of kin has been notified. A full autopsy will be performed. He was 50 years old, born August 30, 1963.
"My main focus right now is to look after my band mates and his family. More information regarding his death shall be released as the details are confirmed."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Ud1DluFNCe0
Lamb of God frontman Randall Blythe wrote on Instagram: "I got a very sad call tonight from my buddy Chris Bopst, who was one of the original members of GWAR- my friend Dave Brockie, AKA Oderus Urungus, the singer of GWAR, has left the building & taken off back to his home planet.
"When someone dies, a lot of the time people will say, 'Oh, he was a unique person, really one of a kind, a true original' - most of these people no idea of what they are talking about- they obviously had never met Dave.
"Dave TRULY WAS ONE OF A KIND - I can't think of ANYONE even remotely like him. That's VERY HARD TO SAY."
Former Gwar guitarist Steve Douglas wrote on Facebook: "I have had a few bad days in my life but this one truly ranks right up there.
"Dave Brockie, I do not know what happened to you yet, but I know you are gone and it is hurting very badly!"
Brockie founded Gwar in 1984 and the band released their 13th studio album Battle Maximus last year.
The band were due to play their fifth GWAR-B-Q at Hadad's Water Park in Richmond, VA on Saturday, August 16.
Watch a recent video interview with Dave Brockie as Oderus Urungus below
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=eA9TRtZAOB4
Gwar frontman Dave Brockie has died at the age of 50.
The metal star, known to fans by his stage name Oderus Urungus, was found dead at his home yesterday evening (March 23) by his roommate.
"Dave was one of the funniest, smartest, most creative and energetic persons I've known," ex-GWAR bassist Mike Bishop told Richmond's Style Weekly.
"He was brash sometimes, always crass, irreverent, he was hilarious in every way. But he was also deeply intelligent and interested in life, history, politics and art."
Richmond Police Department spokeswoman Dionne Waugh later added to the magazine that they "do not suspect foul play at this time".
Gwar's manager Jack Flanagan later said: "It is with a saddened heart that I confirm my dear friend Dave Brockie, artist, musician, and lead singer of GWAR passed away at approximately 6:50 PM EST Sunday March 23, 2014.
"His body was found Sunday by his band mate at his home in Richmond, VA. Richmond authorities have confirmed his death and next of kin has been notified. A full autopsy will be performed. He was 50 years old, born August 30, 1963.
"My main focus right now is to look after my band mates and his family. More information regarding his death shall be released as the details are confirmed."
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=Ud1DluFNCe0
Lamb of God frontman Randall Blythe wrote on Instagram: "I got a very sad call tonight from my buddy Chris Bopst, who was one of the original members of GWAR- my friend Dave Brockie, AKA Oderus Urungus, the singer of GWAR, has left the building & taken off back to his home planet.
"When someone dies, a lot of the time people will say, 'Oh, he was a unique person, really one of a kind, a true original' - most of these people no idea of what they are talking about- they obviously had never met Dave.
"Dave TRULY WAS ONE OF A KIND - I can't think of ANYONE even remotely like him. That's VERY HARD TO SAY."
Former Gwar guitarist Steve Douglas wrote on Facebook: "I have had a few bad days in my life but this one truly ranks right up there.
"Dave Brockie, I do not know what happened to you yet, but I know you are gone and it is hurting very badly!"
Brockie founded Gwar in 1984 and the band released their 13th studio album Battle Maximus last year.
The band were due to play their fifth GWAR-B-Q at Hadad's Water Park in Richmond, VA on Saturday, August 16.
Watch a recent video interview with Dave Brockie as Oderus Urungus below
https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=eA9TRtZAOB4