Died On This Date (January 14, 2011) Trish Keenan / Lead Singer of UK Electronic Band, Broadcast
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DOB Unknown – January 14, 2011
Trish Keenan was the ethereal lead vocalist for popular English space age electronic band, Broadcast. Often compared to groups like Stereolab, Broadcast and Keenan were however, more influenced by American psychedelic bands of the ’60s. Formed in the mid ’90s, the band has released several albums, EPs and singles to both critical and fan praise. In 2010, Matt Groening of The Simpsons and Futurama fame personally selected Broadcast to perform at England’s popular All Tomorrow’s Parties music festival. Trish Keenan passed away on January 14, 2011 following a two-week bout of pneumonia. She was 42.
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