Died On This Date (August 2, 1975) Chan Daniels / The Highwaymen
themusicsover Chan Daniels
January 1, 1940 – August 2, 1975
Chan Daniels was an original member of ’60s folk group, The Highwaymen who scored a couple of hits with “Michael,” and “Cotton Fields.” Formed in 1958, The Highwaymen were very popular along the college folk circuit due, in part, to their political songs. More pop-leaning and less confrontational than Bob Dylan or Phil Ochs, the Highwaymen found their audience alongside the likes of the Kingston Trio and New Christy Minstrals. The group disbanded in 1964 as Daniels, Bob Burnett and Steve Butts opted to go to grad school. They reunited on occasion in later years. Chan Daniels passed away on August 2, 1975.
Brian Cole’s first foray into show business was as a stand-up comic and actor, eventually joining the Association as bassist. The group had two pop hits with “Along Comes Mary” and “Cherish.” Their other claim to fame was that the were the opening act for the legendary 1967 Monterey Pop Festival which first introduced many to the Who, 
Dave Hagerty was a singer and guitarist for St. Louis area rock band, Fattback. Formed in 2005, the band quickly built a local following due to their tight musicianship and Memphis-soul infused dance-til-you-drop live shows. According to local police reports, Hagerty and his companion were involved in an automobile accident during the early hours of August, 2, 2010. The driver of the other vehicle fled the scene and Hagerty was taken to a local hospital where he later died of his injuries. He was 28 years old.
Makh Daniels was the lead singer for up-and-coming San Francisco based hardcore band, Early Graves. Formed in 2007, the band built a sizable following due in part, to their incessant touring and their volatile songs that married early punk with hard metal. The band has since released two albums, We: The Guillotine and Goner. In the early hours of August 2, 2010, Early Graves and The Funeral Pyre were driving from a show in Portland, OR to their next stop in Reno, NV, when they were reportedly involved in a single vehicle accident. Mahk Daniels, age 24, was killed when he was thrown from the van.