Died On This Date (May 17, 2004) Alex Nelson / Lizzy Borden
Alex Nelson
February 24, 1963 – May 17, 2004
Alex Nelson was a guitarist for Los Angeles shock metal band, Lizzy Borden during the mid ’80s. He replaced original guitarist, Tony Matuzak. He stayed with the band on and off through 2004. Although generally associated with the hair bands of the day, Lizzy Borden had more in common with Alice Cooper and Judas Priest. He was killed in a head on collision on May 17, 2004.