Cheetah Chrome, Dead Boys Co-Founder and Guitarist, Dead at 71
- On Sunday, Dead Boys guitarist Cheetah Chrome died at age 71, with bandmates confirming the passing on Instagram as an "architect of the punk rock movement."
- Chrome, born Eugene Richard O'Connor, co-founded Cleveland's Rocket From The Tombs in 1974 before launching Dead Boys with Stiv Bators and Johnny Blitz, becoming fixtures at New York City's CBGB by 1976.
- The group released 1977's "Young, Loud and Snotty" and 1978's "We Have Come for Your Children," while Chrome chronicled his life in the 2010 memoir "Cheetah Chrome: A Dead Boy's Tale From The Front Lines Of Punk Rock."
- O'Connor is survived by wife Anna O'Connor and 14-year-old son Rogan in Nashville; bandmates Tony, Chris, and Mark stated, "His music lives on and will continue to inspire others."
- Before his death, plans were announced for a new Dead Boys album featuring Clem Burke and Glen Matlock, with the band intending to tour their debut album in 2027 for its 50th anniversary.
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Cheetah Chrome passes away at 71; Dead Boys guitarist remembered as an 'architect of the punk rock movement'; fans pay tribute
The punk rock world mourns the loss of Eugene Richard O'Connor, famously known as Cheetah Chrome, who has died at the age of seventy-one. The guitarist of the iconic band Dead Boys, Chrome played a pivotal role in shaping punk rock music. His career took off in 1974 with Rocket from the Tombs. He leaves behind his beloved wife and teenage son, who will honor his legacy.
Dead Boys Guitarist Cheetah Chrome Passes Away at 71
Get latest articles and stories on Entertainment at LatestLY. Eugene Richard O’Connor, the punk rocker known as Cheetah Chrome and guitarist of the Dead Boys, passed away at the age of 71. Entertainment News | Dead Boys Guitarist Cheetah Chrome Passes Away at 71.
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