Died On This Date (October 20, 2009) Liam Maher / Singer For Flowered Up
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DOB Unknown – October 20, 2009
Liam Maher was the lead singer for Flowered Up, a London based rock band who achieved some success during the early ’90s. Oft compared to Happy Mondays or the Stone Roses, Flowered Up released a handful of records between 1990 and the band’s break-up in 1993. Their most popular singles were “It’s On” and “Weekender.” Aftet the group disbanded, Maher reportedly battled drug addiction. He resurfaced in the early 2000s and signed to the Poptones label. He had yet to release any records. Liam Maher, 41, died in his home on October 20, 2009.
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