August 24 in the history of rock and metal music

Kenneth William David Hensley

August 24 in the history of rock and metal music

Born in Great Britain in 1945. Keyboardist, guitarist, vocalist and composer, member of the Uriah Heep band (1970 – 1980). After Uriah Heep took up a solo career and took part in recording albums: W.A.S.P., Cinderella, Ayreon, Therion and many others.

He died on November 4, 2020. He was 75 years old.

Kurt Brecht

August 24 in the history of rock and metal music

Born in the USA in 1961. Founder and vocalist of D. R. I.

John Bush

August 24 in the history of rock and metal music

Born in the USA in 1963. Vocalist of the band Armored Saint. Former Anthrax vocalist. In the 1980s, James Hetfield invited John to join the young band as a vocalist, but he refused.

Andreas Rudolf Kisser

August 24 in the history of rock and metal music

Born in Brazil in 1968. Permanent guitarist and composer of the band Sepultura.

Jamie Saint Merat

August 24 in the history of rock and metal music

Born in New Zealand in 1982. One of the founders and drummer of the death metal band Ulcerate.

Tommaso Riccardi

August 24 in the history of rock and metal music

Born in Italy in 1983. Former vocalist and guitarist of the band Fleshgod Apocalypse.