Died On This Date (October 8, 2010) Reggie Leon Battise / Sha Na Na; The Busboys
themusicsover Reggie Leon Battise
DOB Unknown – October 8, 2010
Reggie Leon Battise was an actor, bassist and dancer who is perhaps best remembered as a long time member of Sha-Na-Na. Battise began playing bass for the nostalgic rock ‘n roll revue group during the late ’80s. Prior to that, he toured as part of popular party rock band, the Bus Boys. As a dancer and actor, Battise appeared in White Men Can’t Jump, Stayin’ Alive, and the Moonlighting television series. Reggie Leon Battise was 55 when he died of prostate cancer on October 8, 2010.
Mark Sheehan was the original bassist and eventual lead singer for Boston area hardcore band, Out Cold. Formed in 1989, the band built a sizable regional fan base while releasing numerous albums and singles. A multi-instrumentalist and occasional producer, Sheehan also collaborated with several other artists over the years, most notably CJ Ramone and the late 
Aaron-Carl Ragland was a respected house and electronic producer and DJ who began building a following in Detroit during the mid ’90s. Ragland was revered for his dynamic showmanship and for bringing the house, electronic and techno communities together. After several popular releases on respected techno labels like Soul City, he formed his own label, Wallshaker Music. Ragland recently canceled his European tour when he was hospitalized for abdominal pains and learned he was suffering from lymphoma. Aaron-Carl Ragland was 37 when he died of the disease on September 30, 2010.