George Scott III
DOB Unknown – August 5, 1980

George Scott III at left with Lydia Lunch and 8 Eyed Spy.  Photo by Michael Halsband
George Scott III at left with Lydia Lunch and 8 Eyed Spy. Photo by Michael Halsband

Born in Iowa, George Scott III was the founder and bassist the Raybeats, a New York City based instrumental rock group that formed in 1979.  Scott’s tenure in the band didn’t last long as left the band in the spring of ’79.  Throughout his career he played with the likes of 8 Eyed Spy (with Lydia Lunch), the Contortions and John Cale.   Scott died of an overdose in August of 1980.