Died On This Date (September 24, 2010) John Hanson / The Slickee Boys
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DOB Unknown – September 24, 2010
John Hanson was the sound man, roadie and sometime rhythm guitarist for Washington DC new wave band, the Slickee Boys. Formed in the mid ’70s, the Slickee Boys soon became heroes of the local underground scene. Hanson was just 16 years old when he went to work for the band as the decade was drawing to a close. Besides acting as the band’s roadie and sound man while on the road, Hanson filled in on rhythm guitar, taking over the slot officially in 1988. The band broke up, for the most part, in 1991 after which Hanson played in such groups as the Septic Twins, the Zones, and the Upsetters. He also worked the soundboard at the legendary DC venue, the 9:30 Club. John Hanson reportedly committed suicide on September 24, 2010. He was 47.
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