Died On This Date (January 4, 2008) Keith Baxter / 3 Colours Red
themusicsover Keith Baxter
February 19, 1971 – January 4, 2008
Keith Baxter was the drummer for popular ’90s British rock band, 3 Colours Red. Formed in 1995, the band found moderate success with the 1999 release of Revolt which included the band’s biggest hit, “Beautiful Day.” The popularity of that album helped them secure tour dates with the likes of Aerosmith and Marilyn Manson. In 1999, the band split due to internal politics and Baxter went on to form the band, Elevation and later collaborated with Therapy?. 3 Colours Red briefly reformed in 2002. On January 4, 2008, 38-year-old Keith Baxter died of a gastro-intestinal hemorrhage.