Died On This Date (February 1, 1991) Chris Schlosshardt / Sea Hags
themusicsover Chris Schlosshardt
September 30, 1964 – February 1, 1991
Chris Schlosshardt was the founding bassist for sleazy glam metal band, Sea Hags. Formed in San Francisco in 1985, the band quickly built a sizable following thanks, in part, to early gigs with the likes of Motorhead, the Ramones and the Cramps. They also made a good impression on several respected members within the music community. Metallica’s Kirk Hammet and Ian Astbury of the Cult offered their help to the band in those early days. In 1987, the band signed with Chrysalis Records who released their critically acclaimed debut the following year. Even with high-profile tours however, the record failed to click with buyers. Internal problems forced the band to break up in 1990. On February 11, 1991, Chris Schlosshardt was found dead of pneumonia. He was 26.
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