Died On This Date (April 18, 2010) Devon Clifford / Drummer For You Say Party! We Say Die
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DOB Unknown – April 18, 2010
Devon Clifford was the drummer for popular Canadian dance punk band, You Say Party! We Say Die!. Formed in 2004, the band quickly built a solid following throughout Canada thanks in part, to their dynamic shows. They released a handful of albums and built upon their base along tours of the U.S., the U.K., and Germany. While playing a show in Vancouver on April 16, 2010, Devon Clifford suffered an apparent brain hemorrhage and collapsed on stage during the band’s sixth song. After members of the audience called 911, Clifford was rushed to an area hospital where he slipped into a coma and was placed on life support. Clifford was 30 years old when he passed away two days later.
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