Died On This Date (October 9, 2009) Jon Pettis / Bankrupt and the Borrowers
themusicsover Jon Pettis
January 1, 1981 – October 9, 2009
Jon Pettis was a founding member of the popular Austin rock band, Bankrupt and the Borrowers. With Pettis on multiple instruments and vocals, the band, which had moved to Austin from Massachusetts in 2006, quickly immersed itself into the thriving Austin music scene and built itself a strong following. Sadly however, Jon Pettis died of smoke inhalation from an electrical fire at his home on October 9, 2009.
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