Died On This Date (May 25, 2011) Mikey Wild / Iconic Philadelphia Punk Rocker
themusicsover Mikey Wild (Born Michael DaLuca)
DOB Unknown – May 25, 2011
Mikey Wild was a South Philadelphia mainstay who built a sizable local following as lead singer of the Magic Lanterns and the Hard Ons during punk rock’s golden era. As a showman, he could reportedly hold his own while sharing the bill with the likes of Lou Reed and G.G. Allin. Wild’s crowd-pleasers included “I Was Punk Before You Were Punk, Punk” and “I Hate New York.” On May 25, 2011, Mikey Wild died following a three-year battle with lung cancer. He was 56.
Thanks to Mike Woodford for the assist.