Died On This Date (May 17, 2004) Alex Nelson / Lizzy Borden

Alex Nelson
February 24, 1963 – May 17, 2004

alexnelson1Alex Nelson was a guitarist for Los Angeles shock metal band, Lizzy Borden during the mid ’80s.  He replaced original guitarist, Tony Matuzak.  He stayed with the band on and off through 2004.  Although generally associated with the hair bands of the day, Lizzy Borden had more in common with Alice Cooper and Judas Priest.  He was killed in a head on collision on May 17, 2004.

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Died On This Date (January 24, 2009) Corey Daum / Lizzy Borden

Corey Daum (Born Corey James)
DOB Unknown – January 24, 2009

Corey Daum was a guitarist for heavy metal stalwarts, Lizzy Borden from 1989 to 1996 although it’s not clear if he played on any of their albums.  Daum was killed on a Nashville highway when the driver of the vehicle in which he was a passenger crashed into a concrete wall.  The alleged drunk driver was charged with vehicular homicide.  Corey Daum was 39 years old when he died.