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.
Steve Lee was the founding lead singer of Swiss metal band, Gotthard. Formed in 1992, the band has sold over two million albums and has seen 11 of their releases reach #1 on the Swiss charts. By most accounts, they are one of the most successful rock bands in Switzerland’s history, the other of course, being Krokus. Gotthard’s sound has been compared to that of Whitesnake, Bon Jovi, and Deep Purple, while Lee’s voice was as strong as any ’80s and ’90s power balladeer. While on a holiday motorcycle tour of the United States, Lee and his group pulled off a Nevada highway to change into rain gear. Shortly thereafter, in what was ruled an accident by local authorities, a truck driver lost control of his vehicle which then crashed into one of the parked bikes, sending it direclty into Lee. Steve Lee died from injuries sustained in the accident. He was 47.
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