Frank Watkins
Frank Watkins (February 19, 1968 – October 18, 2015) was an American heavy metal musician. He was the bass player for the death metal band Obituary. He also played for the Norwegian black metal band Gorgoroth from 2007 until he died in 2015. His stage name was "Bøddel" while with Gorgoroth.
Frank Watkins | |
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 Bøddel performing with Gorgoroth in 2010 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Frank Watkins |
| Also known as | Bøddel |
| Born | February 19, 1968 |
| Died | October 18, 2015 (aged 47) |
| Genres | Death metal, black metal |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Bass guitar, guitar |
| Years active | 1986-2015 |
| Associated acts | Obituary, Gorgoroth, Hellwitch, Bad Rep, Sacrosanct |
He started playing music when he was 12 years old. He joined Obituary in 1989.[1] Other than music, Watkins decided to form a management company called Back From the Dead Productions which tried to help bands create a positive career in the music business.[2] Watkins joined Gorgoroth in December 2007.[3] He debuted with Gorgoroth at the Hole in the Sky festival on August 29, 2009.[4]
In 2012, Watkins was diagnosed with primary central nervous system lymphoma.[1] On October 18, 2015, Watkins died of that cancer.[2]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Ex-Obituary Bassist Frank Watkins Spoke About His Cancer Battle In Recent Interview". Blabbermouth.net. 19 October 2015. Retrieved 2015-10-21.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Former Obituary Bassist Frank Watkins Dies At 47". Blabbermouth.net. 18 October 2015. Retrieved 2015-10-21.
- ↑ "Gorgoroth Guitarist Infernus Says New Lineup Will Include Members Of Obituary, Dissection". Blabbermouth.net. 26 December 2007. Retrieved 2015-10-21.
- ↑ "New Gorgoroth Lineup Debuts At Norway's Hole in the Sky Festival; Video, Photos Available". Blabbermouth.net. 31 August 2009. Retrieved 2015-10-21.
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