August 23 in the history of rock and metal music

Keith Moon

Born in Great Britain in 1946. Drummer of the rock band The Who. He is considered one of the best drummers in the world. In the list of the “100 greatest drummers of all time” according to Rolling Stone magazine, he took 2nd place.

He died on September 07, 1978. He was 32 years old.

Johan Längquist

Born in Sweden in 1963. Vocalist of the doom metal band Candlemass.

John Bechdel

Born in the USA in 1964. Keyboardist of the Ministry band. Was also seen in Fear Factory.

Svein-Ivar Sarassen (DezeptiCunt)

Born in Norway in 1980. Bass guitarist of the bands Nordjevel and Nebular Mystic. Former member of Ragnarok.