Artist · United States
Derrick Plourde
Since 1971 · Ended in 2005
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Derrick William Plourde (October 17, 1971 – March 30, 2005) was an American drummer, musician and artist. Born in Goleta, California, he was active from 1989 until his death in 2005. Although best known as a former member of Lagwagon, Plourde also played in several different bands like Bad Astronaut, Jaws, The Ataris, Mad Caddies and Rich Kids on LSD, among others. Besides drums, he played guitar and was described as a multi-instrumentalist. Aside from music, he was known as a skilled painter and gifted carpenter, and was appreciated for his off-beat sense of humor. After a long battle with drug addiction, Plourde died by suicide on March 30, 2005.
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Derrick William Plourde est un batteur américain né le 17 octobre 1971 à Goleta (Californie) et mort le 30 mars 2005 d'un suicide par arme à feu.
Sa carrière s'est déroulée entre 1989 et sa mort en 2005. Il a été membre des groupes Lagwagon, Bad Astronaut, Jaws, The Ataris, Mad Caddies, Rich Kids on LSD et d'autres. On considère que Neil Peart des Rush et Bomer Manzullo des RKL ont influencé son style. Plourde pouvait jouer vite et juste[réf. nécessaire]. Il pouvait aussi commencer et s'arrêter rapidement, donnant à son jeu une impression progressiste. Il était aussi considéré comme un des meilleurs batteurs de la scène skate punk.
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