Published Sep 15, 2026, 11:41 AM ET · Updated 2 months ago · 1 source

Cheetah Chrome Dies: Co-Founding Guitarist Of Influential Punk Band Dead Boys Was 71

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Cheetah Chrome, guitarist of the pioneering punk band Dead Boys, died Sunday, September 13. He was 71. His death was announced on the band’s Instagram page. A cause of death was not disclosed. “We are incredibly sad to announce the news of the passing of our beloved friend and bandmate Cheetah Chrome,” the statement said. […]