Grant Hart
American musician (1961–2017)
Grantzberg Vernon "Grant" Hart (March 18, 1961 – September 13, 2017)[1] was an American musician. He was best known as the drummer and co-songwriter for the alternative rock and hardcore punk band Hüsker Dü. After the band's breakup in 1988, he formed the alternative rock trio Nova Mob, where he moved to vocals and guitar. His solo career became his main focus after the dissolution of Nova Mob in 1997.
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Background information | |
Birth name | Grantzberg Vernon Hart |
Born | St. Paul, Minnesota, United States | March 18, 1961
Died | September 13, 2017 St. Paul, Minnesota, United States | (aged 56)
Genres | Alternative rock, post-hardcore, hardcore punk |
Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician |
Instruments | Vocals, guitar, drums |
Years active | 1979–2017 |
Labels | SST, Warner Bros., Rough Trade |
Website | granthart |
Hart died on September 13, 2017 of liver cancer at his home in St. Paul, Minnesota at the age of 56.[2]
References
change- ↑ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. "Grant Hart > Biography". Allmusic. Retrieved 2007-06-05.
- ↑ Brandle, Lars. "Husker Du Drummer Grant Hart Dies at 56: Report". Billboard. Retrieved 14 September 2017.
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