Died On This Date (August 13, 2009) Allen Shellenberger / Founding Drummer Of Lit
Posted by themusicsover on August 13, 2010
Allen Shellenberger
DOB Unkown – August 13, 2009
Allen Shellenberger was the founding drummer for Orange County alternative rock band, Lit. Formed in 1990 as Razzle, the band built a following based on their live shows and a self released EP. In 1996, the band changed its name to Lit and soon signed with major label, RCA Records. The band’s 1999 album, A Place In The Sun sold over 1 million copies thanks in part to the hit single, “My Own Worst Enemy.” In May of 2008, the band announced that Shellenberger was diagnosed with with a malignant brain tumor. He passed away as a result of the tumor at the age of 39.
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Benjie Gordon said
A wonderful guy and a terrible loss. I’m sad now.