DAVE BROCKIE – aka Oderus Urungus, GWAR Founding Member, Vocalist And Artist, Passes Away At Age 50
Photo: Dave Brockie – The Art Of David Brockie Facebook
Dave Brockie, aka Oderus Urungus, founding member, lead vocalist, songwriter and multi-talent for the world-famous Metal band GWAR, passed away at his residence in Richmond, Virginia, on March 23, 2014. Dave Brockie was also famously known as a successful artist: http://www.theartofdavebrockie.com/.
At the time this post was written, no cause of death had been confirmed. Dave Brockie’s untimely death has been confirmed by the band’s manager, Jack Flanagan.
GWAR are also signed to Metal Blade Records and have released 13 studio albums, going back to 1988’s Hell-o!. Along with their critically acclaimed albums, performances and live stage shows, GWAR’s fan following stretches across generations as well as globally.
Metal Odyssey extends the deepest condolences to the family, bandmates, friends and fans of Dave Brockie. His legendary contributions to the world of Metal Music and Horror imagery/art will forever be missed and never forgotten.
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Above Photo: Dave Brockie as Oderus Urungus
DAVE BROCKIE
August 30, 1963 – March 23, 2014
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March 24, 2014 at 2:20 pm
Terrible, terrible news. Looks like Oderus finally found a way to get off this miserable, mudball planet. RIP
March 24, 2014 at 3:28 pm
Saw GWAR at Bloodstock in 2010 and they were brilliant! I loved being covered in all the food dye from their on stage beheadings. R.I.P. Dave Brockie