Died On This Date (September 9, 2011) Jonas Bergqvist aka B / Co-Founder Of Lifelover
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DOB Unknown – September 9, 2011
Jonas Bergqvist, known professionally as B, was as songwriter and founding guitarist for Swedish narcotic metal band, Lifelover. Formed in 2005, Lifelover began building a sizable following thanks in part to such albums as 2006’s Pulver, Dekadens (2009) and their most recent, Sjukdom, released in February of 2011. They were also a popular concert draw across Europe. Jonas Bergqvist died unexpectedly on September 9, 2011. Cause of death was not immediately released.
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