Died On This Date (November 5, 1997) Epic Soundtracks / The Swell Maps

themusicsover November 5, 2009 0 Comments

Epic Soundtracks (Born Kevin Godfrey)
March 23, 1959 – November 5, 1997

Epic Soundtracks is best remembered as a founding member of UK experimental noise band, the Swell Maps.  Formed by Soundtracks and his brother, Nikki Sudden (real name, Adrian Godfrey), in 1972, the Swell Maps gained popularity only after the rise of punk, even though they weren’t a punk band.  They had more in common with T. Rex and Can and laid the foundation for such future noise merchants as Husker Du and Sonic Youth.  After the Swell Maps disbanded in 1980, Soundtracks went on to enjoy a modest solo career.  During the ’90s, he collaborated with the likes of Evan Dando, J Mascis, Kim Gordon, and Lee Renaldo.  On November 5, 1997, Epic Soundtracks, 37, was found dead in his bed.  Cause of death was never determined.

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