Died On This Date (June 4, 2015) Allan Fryer / Lead Singer of Heaven
themusicsover Allan Fryer
DOB Unknown – June 4, 2015
Allan Fryer is perhaps best remembered as the lead singer of popular ’80s Australian heavy metal band, Heaven. Following the death of Bon Scott in 1980, Fryer auditioned to replace him in AC/DC. It was believed he secured the role until a surprise announcement (at least to him) that Brian Johnson had in fact been given the job. Fryer went on to form Heaven whose sound was definitely cut from the same cloth as AC/DC, at least on the early records. They eventually grew into a more NWOBHM sound. Heaven found some success in the US, enough to tour with Dio and Motley Crue in 1982. Throughout their run, the band released four albums and also toured with Judas Priest, KISS, and Iron Maiden. On June 4, 2015, Allan Fryer died following a long struggle with cancer. He was 60.
Thanks to David Plastik for the assist.
Own a Piece of Rock ‘n Roll History
What You Should Own
Gordon Paterson was a beloved sound engineer who worked the “front of house” at countless shows for some of popular music’s biggest acts. He also worked as a tour manager and production manager for many as well. Throughout his career, Paterson worked tours for the likes of Deep Purple, Judas Priest, Black Sabbath, Megadeth, A Perfect Circle, Tears For Fears, and Fiona Apple. Gordon “Gungi” Paterson passed away on September 28, 2009 following a three year battle with cancer. More about Gungi can be found at 
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.