GG Allin
Kevin Michael "GG" Allin (born Jesus Christ Allin; August 29, 1956 – June 28, 1993) was an American punk rock singer. He made music with many bands. He was known for his stage antics that often featured transgressive acts. This included attacking audience members.[1] He was called "the most spectacular degenerate in rock & roll history" by G4TV's That's Tough.[2]
GG Allin | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 29, 1956 |
| Died | June 28, 1993 (aged 36) |
| Cause of death | Respiratory failure cause by accidental heroin intoxication |
| Other names | GG |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Punk rock, hardcore punk, country, spoken word, outsider music, shock rock |
| Instruments | Vocals, drums, guitar |
| Years active | 1974–1993 |
| Labels | Mountain, Ax/tion, Blood, Orange, ROIR, Black and Blue, Homestead, Awareness, Alive/BOMP! |
| Associated acts | The Jabbers, Little Sister's Date, Malpractice, Antiseen, Dee Dee Ramone, MC2 (AKA The Motor City Badboys), J Mascis, Mark Kramer, The Toilet Rockers, The Criminal Quartet, The Texas Nazis, David Peel, Bloody Mess & The Skabs, The Southern Baptists, The Murder Junkies, The Primates |
Early life
Allin was born at Weeks Memorial Hospital.[2] On March 2, 1962 Allin's name was changed to Kevin Michael Allin by his mother.
Career
Allin's first solo album Always Was, Is and Always Shall Be was released in 1980.
Behavior
Allin had convictions, including assault. He was diagnosed with a mixed personality disorder with borderline personality.
Death
Allin died on June 28, 1993 from a heroin overdose. He was 36 years old.
Discography
- Always Was, Is and Always Shall Be (1980)
- You'll Never Tame Me (1985)
- You Give Love a Bad Name (1987)
- Murder Junkies (1991)
- Brutality and Bloodshed for All (1993)
- Live at The Rat EP (2018)
References
- ↑ "Pop/rock". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved 2014-10-31.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "G.G. Allin biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2014-10-31.