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In May 2006, Martinez replaced James Meza as the drummer for the Nekromantix. Martinez made his album debut with the group on ''[[Life Is a Grave & I Dig It!]]''. |
In May 2006, Martinez replaced James Meza as the drummer for the Nekromantix. Martinez made his album debut with the group on ''[[Life Is a Grave & I Dig It!]]''. |
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In the early morning of January 11th, 2009. Andy passed away as a result of a devastating car accident in Fullerton, CA. The vehicle was traveling southbound on the 57 freeway when the driver lost control, went over an embankment and hit a tree. The car burst into flames, igniting a grove of eucalyptus trees. The driver and another passenger either were ejected or fled the scene and the two other passengers were found dead in the car when medical and fire officials arrived at the scene. |
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Andrew Martinez touched the lives of many with his charismatic attitude and sense of humor. You knew when Andrew Martinez was in the room by the amount of smiles and laughs seen and heard throughout. |
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Andrew Martinez; drummer extroardinaire. |
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===Albums=== |
===Albums=== |
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Andrew Martinez ( March 11, 1983 - January 11, 2009)[1][2], better known as Andy DeMize, was a Mexican-American musician. Martinez was the drummer for the bands Nekromantix and The Rocketz.
Bio
Martinez started playing drums at the age of 12, influenced by his older brothers, Aaron (a drummer) and Alex (a guitarist)—both members of a rockabilly/cumbia group, the Moonlight Cruisers. Other influential drummers: Wade Youman (Unwritten Law) and John Bonham (Led Zeppelin).[citation needed]
Martinez joined the pop punk group Up Syndrome in October 2001; the band signed with Nitro Records in December 2002[citation needed], but were dropped by the label before releasing anything. The group broke up while still in pre-production for their debut album, in July 2003.[citation needed]
Martinez and Tony "Slash" Red-Horse formed The Rocketz in December 2003.
In May 2006, Martinez replaced James Meza as the drummer for the Nekromantix. Martinez made his album debut with the group on Life Is a Grave & I Dig It!.
In the early morning of January 11th, 2009. Andy passed away as a result of a devastating car accident in Fullerton, CA. The vehicle was traveling southbound on the 57 freeway when the driver lost control, went over an embankment and hit a tree. The car burst into flames, igniting a grove of eucalyptus trees. The driver and another passenger either were ejected or fled the scene and the two other passengers were found dead in the car when medical and fire officials arrived at the scene.
Albums
| Year | Title | Band |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Rise of the Undead | The Rocketz |
| 2007 | Life Is a Grave & I Dig It! | Nekromantix |
Music videos
| Year | Title | Band |
|---|---|---|
| 2005 | "Killing" | The Rocketz |
| 2007 | "Horny in a Hearse" | Nekromantix |
See also
External links
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- ^ http://www.punknews.org/article/31894 Punknews.org: Andrew Martinez of Nekromantix (1983-2009) Fatal Car Accident
- ^ http://www.ocregister.com/articles/dominguez-car-trees-2278267-injured-fire OC Register "Two killed, two hurt when car careens off 57 freeway"