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Died On This Date (February 21,2012) Christopher Reimer / Guitarist For Acclaimed Canadian Band, Women

Posted by themusicsover on February 21, 2012

Christopher Reimer
1986 – February 21, 2012

Christopher Reimer was the guitarist for critically acclaimed Canadian noise rock band, Women.  Formed in 2007, Women released two albums, Women and Public Strain, before going on hiatus in 2010.  In 2008, Pitchfork named their “Black Rice” as  the 18th best song of the year. Reimer went on to perform with the Dodos and Neko Case.  Christopher Reimer passed away in his sleep on February 21, 2012.  Cause of death was not immediately released.

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Died On This Date (May 7, 2009) Matt Mugridge / Cleveland Music Impresario

Posted by themusicsover on May 7, 2010

Matt Mugridge
1966 – May 7, 2009

mugridgeCleveland’s Matt Mugridge was a constant in the city’s changing music scene.  A passionate music fan and punk musician himself, Mugridge co-founded the legendary Grog Shop on Cleveland’s east side in 1992.    Thanks to Mugridge, future stars like Flaming Lips, Oasis and the Offspring played early gigs at the Grog Shop.  In later years, Mugridge opened a couple of other clubs and started his own film company where he shot live concert films for acts such as the Black Keys and Neko Case.  Mugridge passed away in his home on May 7, 2009.

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