Died On This Date (April 12, 2010) Lisa Hodapp / Florida Punk Legend

Lisa Hodapp
DOB Unknown – April 12, 2010

Lisa Hodapp was a popular Fort Lauderdale-area punk musician during the ’80s and ’90s.  She first came to prominence as singer and bassist for area punk legends, Morbid Opera.  Later she played guitar in the all-girl group, the Gargirls.  And in recent years, Hodapp fronted her own band, Fraulien.  She also found time through all that to earn a degree in law.  Lisa Hodapp was 49 when she died of cancer on April 12, 2010.



Died On This Date (April 10, 1992) Sam Kinison / Comic; Had Hit With “Wild Thing”

Sam Kinison
December 8, 1953 – April 10, 1992

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Known primarily for his outrageous comedy routines during the ’80s, Sam Kinison had a minor hit single in 1988 with his cover of  Chip Taylor’s “Wild Thing.”  Although the song never cracked the Billboard charts, the video was somewhat of a phenomenon on MTV and beyond, likely due to cameos by Rodney Dangerfield, Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Slash, Billy Idol, Tommy LeeRichie Sambora and a semi-nude Jessica Hahn.  It has been reported that Blackie Lawless of WASP was inspired to write  “(Animal) Fuck Like A Beast” after catching a Sam Kinison stand-up show.   Sam Kinison died on April 10, 1992 after the car he and his bride of six days were in was struck by an intoxicated driver.  He was 38 years old.

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Died On This Date (April 8, 2010) Malcolm McLaren / Managed The Sex Pistols & New York Dolls

Malcolm McLaren
January 22, 1946 – April 8, 2010

Malcolm McLaren was a trendsetting English fashion store proprietor who became internationally famous as the manager of the New York Dolls and Sex Pistols.   During the early ’70s, McLaren opened a clothing store on London’s trendy King’s Road.  In no time, it became a favorite destination for the area’s young rock crowd.  While making buying trips to New York, he met up with the New York Dolls and soon began creating their stage costumes.  He eventually took over management duties.  By the middle of the decade, McLaren was managing the Sex Pistols, initially due to their sense of outrageous fashion rather than their musical abilities.  The partnership would quickly evolve into what many credit as being the flash point of punk rock.  After the band’s disintegration, McLaren worked with Adam Ant and Bow Wow Wow.  He also had a moderately successful recording career of his own.  His “Buffalo Gals” and “Double Dutch” were hits in the UK and US.  McLaren continued to stay in the public eye, at least in the UK, well into the 2000s with various projects.  Malcolm McLaren died of cancer on April 8, 2010.  He was 64.

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Died On This Date (April 8, 1991) Per Yngve Ohlin aka Dead / Mayhem

Dead (Born Per Yngve Ohlin)
January 16, 1969 – April 8, 1991

deadKnown to fans as Dead, Per Yngve Ohlin was the lead singer for Norwegian black metal band, Mayhem.  Formed in 1983, the band went on to become one of the most influential Norwegian bands of the black metal scene.   The band was as controversial as it was popular, due in part, to their violent stage show and stabbing death of guitarist, Eronymous.   For added effect, Ohlin painted himself to look like a corpse during their shows.  In 1990, band mates began to notice a difference in Ohlin’s personality.  He rarely left his bedroom and was reportedly becoming more and more depressed which no doubt led to infighting within the band, particularly with Aarseth.  On April 8, 1991, Ohlin’s body was found.  He had slit his wrists and shot himself in the head with a shotgun.

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Died On This Date (April 7, 2000) Heinz Burt / The Tornados

Heinz Burt
July 24, 1942 – April 7, 2000

Heinz Burt is best known for his bass work in the British instrumental rock band, the Tornados whose biggest contribution to rock ‘n’ roll was their hit instrumental, “Telstar.”  It was the first number one record on the American charts by a British rock band and went on to sell over 5 million copies worldwide. Unfortunately due to a copyright dispute over the song coupled with the Tornados’ legal obligation working as Billy Fury’s back-up band, they could not collect any royalties for the next six years and were disallowed to tour in support of their hit record. Once the dust settled, the Tornadoes tried unsuccessfully to get things going, so they all went their separate ways. Burt continued on with a solo career and even spent some time in a pantomime group in the ’70s. One of his backing bands included drummer, Mick Underwood, and a young guitarist by the name of Richie Blackmore. Later in life Burt took part in brief Tornados reunions and enjoyed playing along the revival circuit. He was so passionate about performing live that he did so even while confined to a wheel chair just two weeks before his death. Heinz Burt died on April 7, 2000 from the effects of motor neurone disease. He was 57.

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