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RIP, Jesse Morris (November 6, 2011) San Francisco Busker

Posted by themusicsover on November 6, 2011

Jesse Morris
DOB Unknown – November 6, 2011

Photo by Jenner Davis

Known throughout the San Francisco area as the “Punk Rock Johnny Cash,” Jesse Morris was a local musician who by day, busked at the city’s train stations, and by night played clubs fronting Jesse Morris & the Man Cougars.  The charismatic singer earned his nickname for his near perfect delivery of Cash songs along with punk and metal covers in the same crushed velvet baritone voice.  In 2008, Morris went into the studio to begin recording a country album.  Though never finished, several tracks are available through the Different Fur Studios site. Jesse Morris was 28 when he died of an apparent suicide on November 6, 2011.

Thanks to Kim Shepard for the assist.



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RIP, Kevin Mahoney (October 14, 2011) Singer For Siege

Posted by themusicsover on October 14, 2011

Kevin Mahoney
September 6, 1965 – October 14, 2011

Photo by Cindy Mendes

Kevin Mahoney was the lead singer for Boston, Massachusetts area thrashcore band, Siege.  Formed in the early ’80s, the band built a sizable local following before they broke up in 1985.  Although short lived, the band was later cited as a direct influence on the likes of Napalm Death and Dropdead due in part to their fiercely fast tempos and Mahoney’s wild screeching.  Siege’s earliest recordings were in 1984 for a demo produced by Lou Giardano (Husker Du, Goo Goo Dolls).  The oft-bootlegged record took on a life of its own throughout the thrash underground until it found its proper release by Relapse Records in 1994.  After the group split in 1985, Mahoney went on to do local live theater among other things.  In later years, he worked in IT at various local hospitals.  During the early ’90s, Siege briefly reunited, but with Seth Putnam of Anal Cunt fame on lead vocals.  As reported by Maximum Rock N Roll, 46 year old Kevin Mahoney passed away on October 14, 2011.  Cause of death was not immediately released.

Thanks to Paul Bearer for the assist.

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RIP, Laurie McAllister (August 25, 2011) Bassist For The Runaways & The Orchids

Posted by themusicsover on August 25, 2011

Laurie McAllister (Born Laurie Hoyt)
June 26, 1957 – August 25, 2011

At left with Joan Jett & Lita Ford

Laurie McAllistar was a bassist who is perhaps best remembered for being the last one to play in the influential all-girl rock band, the Runaways.  Born and raised in Eugene, Oregon, McAllister landed in Hollywood where she played in such local punk outfits as the Rave Ons and Baby Roulette.  In 1978, McAllister was asked to join the Runaways (replacing Vickie Blue), whose line-up at the time was Joan Jett, Cherie Curie, and Sandy West.  She never had the chance to record with the group, but played several gigs before quitting several months later.  The Runaways broke up shortly thereafter.  McAllister went on to play in another Kim Fowley affiliated all-girl rock band, the Orchids, who released one album on MCA Records in 1980.    After the Orchids broke up, McAllister moved to Amsterdam where she lived with Dutch musician and artist, Herman Brood.  She became a veterinary technician and eventually settled back in her hometown of Eugene, Oregon.  Laurie McAllister died from complications of asthma on August 25, 2011.  She was 57.

Thanks to Bruce Kilgour at Slipped Disc Entertainment for the assist.



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RIP, Jamie Toulan (June 10, 2011) Guitarist For ’90s Pre-Teen Punk Band, Old Skull

Posted by themusicsover on June 10, 2011

Jamie Toulan
DOB Unknown – June 10, 2011

Jamie Toulan is perhaps best remembered as the guitarist for ’90s pre-teen punk band, Old Skull.  Formed in Madison, Wisconsin in 1989, the band was initially made up of Toulan (age 9), his brother J.P. Toulan (age 10), and friend Jesse Collins-Davies (age 10).  In 1989, the band signed with respected indie label, Restless Records who released their debut, Get Outta School.  The fact that the boys were not even in their teens yet sang of such themes as AIDS, homelessness, and Reagan-era politics, many critics wrote them off as a novelty act.  Meanwhile, they continued a to build a solid fanbase throughout the skate punk community.  And perhaps due to their novelty, they were asked to support such acts as Flaming Lips, Sonic Youth and GWAR, and were profiled in such media as “A Current Affair,” MTV News, Life and Newsweek.  In 1992, the band released their second album, CIA Drug Fest but soon broke up.  Toulan went on to play in several other bands, including Apox, Doomsday Cauldron, Star Fucking Hipsters, and Planned Collapse with his brother, J.P.   In 2010, it was revealed that Toulan was battling drugs and living on the streets, and in August of that year, J.P. died of reasons that were not immediately made clear.  On June 10, 2011, just seven months later, Jamie Toulan also died.  Cause of death was not immediately released.

Thanks to Mike Mike Woodford and Jesus Crust for the assist



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RIP, Mikey Wild (May 25, 2011) Iconic Philadelphia Punk Rocker

Posted by themusicsover on May 25, 2011

Mikey Wild (Born Michael DaLuca)
DOB Unknown – May 25, 2011

Mikey Wild was a South Philadelphia mainstay who built a sizable local following as lead singer of the Magic Lanterns and the Hard Ons during punk rock’s golden era.  As a showman, he could reportedly hold his own while sharing the bill with the likes of Lou Reed and G.G. Allin.  Wild’s crowd pleasers included “I Was Punk Before You Were Punk, Punk” and “I Hate New York.”  On May 25, 2011, Mikey Wild died following a three-year battle with lung cancer.  He was 56.

Thanks to Mike Woodford for the assist.


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