Died On This Date (May 28, 2011) Tyler Gunn / Guitarist For Flannelette
themusicsover Tyler Gunn
March 26, 1986 – May 28, 2011
Tyler Gunn was the guitarist for up-and-coming Brisbane, Queensland band, Flannelette. Formed in 2010, the hard rock group had been building a regional following thanks for their dynamic live shows and recently self-released EP. The band members were driving home from a gig on the Gold Coast when their van was reportedly struck by a semi-trailer as they were attempting to pull off the road after experiencing engine trouble. Tyler Gunn (age 24), bassist Mick Fisher (age 30), and a female companion died as a result of their injuries. Singer/guitarist Matt Campbell, who was reportedly driving the van, survived the accident.
Thanks to Anne Bentley for the assist.
David Hammer, known professionally as Shizuo was a Digital Hardcore recording electronic musician. Hammer first got noticed during the ’90s as the engineer for digital hardcore group, Atari Teenage Riot. In 1997, Hammer released his sole full length, Shizuo Vs. Shizor which was critically acclaimed for its unique marriage of punk rock and electronic. The album was released in the U.S. by the Beastie Boys’ label, Grand Royal. David “Shizuo” Hammer died reportedly from a drug overdose on May 28, 2011. He was 38.
