Died On This Date (August 13, 2009) Allen Shellenberger / Founding Drummer Of Lit

Allen Shellenberger
DOB Unkown – August 13, 2009

shellenbergerAllen Shellenberger was the founding drummer for Orange County alternative rock band, Lit.  Formed in 1990 as Razzle, the band built a following based on their live shows and a self released EP.  In 1996, the band changed its name to Lit and soon signed with major label, RCA Records.  The band’s 1999 album, A Place In The Sun sold over 1 million copies thanks in part to the hit single, “My Own Worst Enemy.”  In May of 2008, the band announced that Shellenberger was diagnosed with with a malignant brain tumor.  He passed away as a result of the tumor at the age of 39.

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Died On This Date (December 9, 1984) Razzle / Hanoi Rocks

Razzle (Born Nicholas Dingley)
December 2, 1960 – December 9, 1984

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Nicholas Dingley, better known as Razzle, was the drummer for influential ’80s glam rock band, Hanoi Rocks. Formed in 1979, the band never rose much higher than cult status, but ended up being direct influences on Motley Crue, Guns ‘N Roses, Faster Pussycat, L.A. Guns, Poison and countless hair bands that popped up by the end of the ’80s.  During the late hours of December 8, 1984, Razzle was a passenger in a car driven by Motley Crue lead singer, Vince Neil.  While speeding and under the influence of alcohol, Neil lost control of the vehicle, crashing it into an oncoming car. The occupants of the other car were seriously injured and Razzle sustained injuries necessitating an emergency trip to the hospital.  When he arrived, he was pronounced dead on arrival at just 24 years old.  Since it was already December 9 at his home in Europe, the 9th is considered the date of his death.

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