Died On This Date (April 25, 1992) Brian “Too Loud” MacLeod / Chilliwack; Headpins
themusicsover Brian MacLeod
June 25, 1952 – April 25, 1992
Brian “Too Loud” MacLeod is best remembered as a guitarist for Canadian rock band, Chilliwack from 1979 to 1984. He also formed a side band with other members of Chilliwack called the Headpins during that period. MacLeod occasionally played drums and keyboards, sang and acted as co-producer on some of Chilliwack’s records. In 1982, he won a Juno award for his production work on the band’s Opus X. MacLeod died of brain cancer on April 25, 1992 at the age of 39.
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