Douglas Scott Kane of Doug and the Slugz and The Generators has passed away

Douglas Scott Kane, lead singer of The Generators, Doug and the Slugz, and Schleprock, has passed away. He was 56 years old and passed away on May 30 following a battle with cancer. Doug and the Slugz announced his passing in an Instagram post which reads in part,

”Douglas Scott Kane left us at sunrise this morning. Over the last few months, Doug fought hard battling an aggressive form of cancer and it had come time for him to get the rest he so desired. Doug was a spiritual man and found comfort in knowing that he was going to cross over to heaven and join his mother, his father, his ancestors, and all the old friends that had passed before him.

[…]Doug was all in for his family, his friends, his music, his love, his rage, and his spiritual self. All of those that knew him were pulled into his orbit, and they were better off for it. Their lives became a little more interesting and a little more exciting for taking the ride. Doug always showed up, always put in the work, never did anything halfway, was fully committed…and he got there. Doug was complete. Doug was whole. Doug’s life wasn’t totally ordinary. Douglas Scott Kane was authentic.”

We send our condolences to Douglas Scott Kane’s family, friends, and fans.

Dennis Thompson, drummer for MC5, has passed away

Dennis Thompson, drummer for MC5, has passed away. He was the last surviving member of the band and passed away at the age of 75. He had been recovering following a heart attack he had suffered in April and passed after “a series of medical issues” as reports the Detroit Free Press. Dennis Thompson joined the band in 1968 and played with them until they broke up in 1972. He also played with the band from 2003-2012. He played in The New Order, New Race, The Motor City Bad Boys, and The Secrets. MC5 will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame this year and be presented with the Musical Excellence Award. We send our condolences to Dennis Thompson’s family, friends, and fans.

Steve Albini has passed away

Sadly, iconic engineer and musician Steve Albini has passed away. Albini was 61 and passed away of a heart attack at his recording studio, Electrical Engineering. Albini's band Shellac were preparing to tour- their new album To All Trains is out next week. As ou may know, in addition to his bands Shellac and Big Black, Albini recorded/engineered albums by Nirvana, Pixies, PJ Harvey, Screaming Females, Leftover Crack, F-minus, OM, the Stooges, Jesus Lizard, Oxbow, and many more.

Gary Floyd of the Dicks has passed away

We are receiving reports from multiple sources that Gary Floyd of The Dicks has passed away. No cause of death was given. he was 71. Floyd is survived by his husband. Between the incarnations of the Dicks, Floyd was in sister Double Happiness and Black Kali Ma. We wish the best to Floyd's family.

Eddie Sutton of Leeway has passed away

Eddie Sutton of Leeway has passed away. He passed away on April 19, 2024 at the age of 59 after a battle with lung cancer. He had been moved to hospice on March 30, 2024. Eddie’s passing was announced in an Instagram post that reads,

”Edward Anthony Pomponio 
Passed 4/19/24 peacefully in his sleep.

We would like to invite all his extended family to come say good bye to our son and brother.

The wake will be held

Tuesday, 4/23/24

at Farenga Funeral Home

3808 Ditmars Blvd

Astoria, Queens NY 11105

From 3pm-8pm”

Leeway also posted a statement on Instagram which reads,

"On behalf of Leeway and all our Queens bretheren.. Thank you so much for all for outpouring love sent to our fallen brother and vocal hurricane that drove our music, Edward Anthony Pomponio. Our adventures together brought us to people and places far beyond the broken glass fields of Astoria Park..His charisma and voracity on stage inspired many with a style which hadn't been seen or heard. Eddie would want us all to echo and live by these words straight from his heart.. "Keep fighting for your life, your in a marathon race now!" #eddiesuttonforever"

We send our condolences to Eddie Sutton’s family, friends, and fans.

Jon Card, former drummer for Personality Crisis, SNFU, D.O.A., has passed away

Jon Card, Canadian drummer who played with bands such as D.O.A., SNFU, Subhumans (Canada), Personality Crisis, has passed away. He was 63 years old and no cause of death has been made public at this time. D.O.A. announced his passing in an Instagram post which reads,

“RIP old friend. Jon Card, Dec 11 1960-April 8, 2024”.

Jon Card started out playing in a heavy metal band called Stonehenge before forming his first punk band in his teens which was originally called Plasticide and later renamed Suburban Slag. He joined Winnipeg’s Personality Crisis in 1981 and played with them until their breakup in 1984. He played on SNFU’s 1986 album If You Swear, You’ll Catch No Fish and appeared on their comp album The Last of the Big Time Suspenders as well as their final album Never Trouble Trouble Until Trouble Troubles You which was released in 2013. He played with D.O.A. from 1986 until 1991 and appeared as a guest musician on NoMeansNo’s Small Parts Isolated and Destroyed album which was released in 1988. He also joined Subhumans (Canada) when they reunited in 2005. We send our condolences to Jon Card’s family, friends, and fans.

Greg Lee of Hepcat has passed away

Sadly, multiple sources are reporting that Greg Lee of Hepcat has passed away. Yesterday, some reports filtered in that he was in the ICU and today it was confirmed he passed away due to a massive brain brain aneurysm. Hepcat social media has not yet posted a statement. We will keep you updated.

Mojo Nixon has passed away

Sadly, Mojo Nixon has passed away. He was 66. Mojo passed away from a cardiac event on the Outlaw Country Cruise, where he was working as a performer. As you likely know, Mojo Nixon was one of the first artists to blend country with punk rock. his biggest hit was "Elvis Everywhere" and he cut an entire album with Jello Biafra called Prairie Home Invasion. You can see some of Mojo's music below. We send out condolences to Mojo's family, friends, and fans.

Wayne Kramer of MC5 has passed away

Sadly, Wayne Kramer of The MC5 has passed away. He was 75 and passed away after a battle with pancreatic cancer. His passing was announced on Instagram in a post that reads simply, “Wayne S. Kramer “PEACE BE WITH YOU” April 30, 1949 - February 2. 2024”. As you know, MC5 were incalculably important to punk rock and music as a whole. We send our condolences to Kramer's family, friends, and fans.

Manny Martinez of early Misfits has passed away

Manny Martinez, who was one of the early Misfits has passed away. Martinez was on the band's first single, "Cough/Cool" and was on the cover along side Danzig and Jerry Only. Martinez is credited with introducing Danzig to Jerry Only after original/early Misfits bassist Diane DiPiazza left the band. Martinez played about eight shows with the Misfits before leaving the group. You can hear his contributions to the band below.