Died On This Date (January 20, 2010) Joe Ptacek / Singer For Broken Hope
themusicsover Joe Ptacek
May 1, 1972 – January 20, 2010
Joe Ptacek was the co-founder and lead singer for Illinois death-metal band, Broken Hope. Formed in the Chicago area in 1988, the band released five albums for Metal Blade Records before disbanding in 2002. The band had recently been discussing reforming. On January 20, 2010, Joe Ptacek died of an apparent self-inflicted gun shot. He was 37 years old.
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