Died On This Date (April 21, 2013) Dani Crivelli / Former Drummer For Krokus
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DOB Unknown – April 21, 2013
Dani Crivelli was a rock drummer who once played behind Swiss metal band, Krokus. Born in Solothurn, Switzerland, Crivelli joined the band in 1987 and played on their 1988 release, Heart Attack. The album ultimate reached #87 on the US charts. Following the tour behind Heart Attack, the group splintered with Crivelli and a couple other members continuing on with a new lead singer. That incarnation was short-lived and failed to make any recordings. Prior to his run with Krokus, Crivelli played in two other Swiss bands, Killer and Ain’t Dead Yet. On April 21, 2013, it was announced that Dani Crivelli passed away earlier in the day. Cause of death was not immediately released.
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