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Died On This Date (May 20, 2011) John Kuhlken / San Diego Musician

Posted by themusicsover on May 20, 2011

John Kulhken
July 31, 1961 – May 20, 2011

John Kulhken was an accomplished musician who took up the drums when he was just 8 years old.  Born and raised in the San Diego, California area, Kulhken joined the Air Force after graduating from high school and later earned a Journalism degree from San Diego State University.  A true journeyman drummer, Kulhken played in many local bands including the MacAnanys, the Nards, the Rugburns, and Sara Petite and the Sugar Daddies.  A 10-year survivor of non-Hodgkin Lymphoma for which he received a bone marrow transplant, Kulhken was hospitalized after not feeling well on May 20th only to learn he was suffering from a blood infection that ultimately took his life several hours later.  John Kuhlken was 49 when he passed away on May 20, 2011.

Thanks to Lisa Holt for the assist.

One Response to “Died On This Date (May 20, 2011) John Kuhlken / San Diego Musician”

  1. Kurt Christopher said

    JLK was one of the finest people I’ve ever known. RIP my friend.
    Kurt

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