Died On This Date (June 22, 1977) Peter Laughner / Pere Ubu Guitarist
themusicsover Peter Laughner
August 22, 1952 – June 22, 1977
Peter Laughner was a founding guitarist for Cleveland cult faves, Pere Ubu. Helping form the band in 1975, Laughner and company are considered to be one of the foundations of Cleveland’s alternative rock scene. His tenure with the band didn’t last long due to his struggles with drug addiction. Laughner was also a contributor to the legendary Creem magazine. He died of pancreatic at the age of 24.