Died On This Date (October 16, 1991) Ole Beich / LA Guns, Guns ‘N Roses
themusicsover Ole Beich
1955 – October 16, 1991
Born in Denmark, Ole Beich was an aspiring bassist who moved to Los Angeles during the early ’80s to find a career in music. In 1983, he was hired by Tracii Guns to play in his glam metal band, L.A. Guns who would also eventually include Axl Rose on lead vocals. The band soon morphed into Guns ‘N Roses with Beich serving as bassist for a short period. After playing just one show with G ‘N R in 1985, he quit the group and was replaced with Duff McKagen. On October 16, 1991, Ole Beich drowned to death in a Copenhagen lake. The circumstances were reportedly suspicious leading some to speculate that Beich committed suicide.
Born and raised in St. Paul, Minnesota, Eyedea grew up to become a popular freestyle rapper. He was also an accomplished guitarist. During the early days of his career, Eyedea was a “battle emcee,” throughout the competive circuit. His victories included Scribble Jam ’99, Blaze Battle 2000, and Rock Steady Anniversary 2000. In 1998, he partenered with DJ Abilities (Gregory Keltgen) to form Eyedea & Abilities, and in 2001, they releaseed First Born on Rhymesayers Records. Two new albums followed over the next few years, helping cement them as two of the most popular artists of the underground rap scene. Eyedea also released several other albums and 12″ singles under names and configurations (Oliver Hart, Face Candy, Carbon Carousel). Eyedea was 28 when he passed away on October 16, 2010. Cause of death was not immediately released.
