Died On This Date (August 13, 2009) Allen Shellenberger / Founding Drummer Of Lit

Allen Shellenberger
DOB Unkown – August 13, 2009

Allen Shellenberger was the founding drummer for Orange County alternative rock band, Lit.  Formed in 1990 as Razzle, the band built a following based on their live shows and a self released EP.  In 1996, the band changed its name to Lit and soon signed with major label, RCA Records.  The band’s 1999 album, A Place In The Sun sold over 1 million copies thanks in part to the hit single, “My Own Worst Enemy.”  In May of 2008, the band announced that Shellenberger was diagnosed with with a malignant brain tumor.  He passed away as a result of the tumor at the age of 39.

Thanks to Craig Rosen at Number1Albums for the assist

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