Derrick Plourde
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| Derrick Plourde | |
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| Born | October 17, 1971 |
| Died | March 30, 2005 (aged 33) |
| Genres | Skate punk Punk rock Pop punk |
| Occupations | Musician |
| Instruments | drums & percussion |
| Years active | 1989-2005 |
| Labels | Fat Wreck Chords |
| Associated acts | Lagwagon Bad Astronaut Jaws The Ataris Mad Caddies Rich Kids on LSD |
| Website | derrickplourde.com |
Derrick Plourde (October 17, 1971 – March 30, 2005) was a drummer who was born in Goleta, California. Active between 1989 and his unexpected death in 2005, he was a former member of Lagwagon, Bad Astronaut, Jaws, The Ataris, Rich Kids on LSD and others.
Diagnosed as bipolar early in life and battling drug addiction, Derrick committed suicide by gunshot on March 30, 2005 [1].
His former band, Lagwagon, produced a tribute album titled Resolve in his honor. He is also mentioned in the NOFX song "Doornails", on their Wolves in Wolves' Clothing album.
[edit] External links
- Derrick Plourde memorial website
- Interview with Joey Cape about Derrick Plourde's suicide on mindyourmind.ca
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