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Gwar Launch Dave Brockie Foundation

04/11/2014
. (Classic Rock) Gwar have announced the creation of a charity foundation in memory of mainman Dave Brockie, who died last month. The 50-year old is best remembered as Oderus Urungus, frontcreature of the alien thrash band. He was found dead at home by his bandmates, who say he "passed away peacefully in his sleep." No cause of death has yet been confirmed.

The surviving members of Gwar are also planning to place a monument to Brockie in the band's hometown of Richmond, Virginia, and they'll hold a public memorial there on August 15.

The say in a statement: "We would like to thank fans and friends for their outpouring of love. Our intention is to honor Dave, preserve his legacy and continue to share his brilliant works with the world." more on this story

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