Died On This Date (November 24, 2008) Kenny MacLean / Platinum Blonde
themusicsover Kenny MacLean
January 9, 1956 – November 24, 2008
Kenny MacLean is best remembered as the bassist for Canadian new wave band, Platinum Blonde. Initially formed as a Police tribute band, Platinum Blonde went on to become one Canada’s most popular bands of the the era, selling in the multi-platinum status and earning two Juno nominations. During the ’90s, MacLean released a couple of solo albums and earned a Most Promising Male Vocalist Juno nomination. He went into music education during the 2000s, forming his own teaching academy in 2006. Kenny MacLean, 52, died of natural causes related to his heart on November 24, 2008.
Thanks to Craig Rosen at Number1Albums for the assist.
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