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Sean Rowley (singer)

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Sean Rowley
BornAugust 24, 1969[1][2]
Sacramento, California
DiedNovember 12, 1992[3] (aged 23)
Minneapolis, Minnesota
GenresSynthpop
Occupations
  • Singer-songwriter
  • musician
  • producer
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • synthesizer
Years active1988–1992
LabelsExile Records
Nastymix Records
Zoo Entertainment/BMG

Sean Edward Rowley[4] (August 24, 1969 – November 12, 1992[5][6]) was an American singer, songwriter and producer. Born in Rhode Island, but spending most of his life in California, he is best known as the lead singer and lyricist of the synthpop band Cause and Effect. Cause and Effect released their self-titled album, Cause & Effect, in 1990. The album was later re-released as Another Minute in 1991.

While on tour with synthpop band Information Society at the Glam Slam nightclub in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Rowley experienced an asthma attack during a pre-show soundcheck on November 12, 1992.[7] He died and was buried in Minneapolis on November 14.[8] He was 23 years old.

References

  1. ^ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22973175/sean-edward-rowley
  2. ^ Talevski, Nick (2006). Rock Obituaries - Knocking On Heaven's Door (1st ed.). pp. 561–2. Retrieved July 30, 2017.
  3. ^ https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V444-K24
  4. ^ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22973175/sean-edward-rowley
  5. ^ https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:V444-K24
  6. ^ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22973175/sean-edward-rowley
  7. ^ Inc, Nielsen Business Media (1992-11-28). Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. {{cite book}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  8. ^ Staff, Variety (1992-11-17). "Sean Rowley". Variety. Retrieved 2018-02-04.