Indie rocker Steve Albini, who was best known for being the front man for the rock bands Big Black and Shellac, has died.
Guess The Famous Full Moon In This NSFW Selfie ... Views For Days!Jodie Woods Hits Cancun In Style ... Lookin' Cute In Fire 'Fits!His employees at his Chicago-based studio, Electronic Audio, confirmed the sad news Wednesday ... sharing that the musician's cause of death was a heart attack.. The group was known for controversial lyrics ... and for choosing to use a drum machine over a drum kit. They released 2 studio albums before disbanding in 1987.
Despite his disdain for the term producer, Albini went on to work on several high-profile albums, including the Pixies’ 1988 album “Surfer Rosa” and Nirvana's 1993 “In Utero" album. He also recordedHe famously rejected royalty payments ... asking for a flat fee in most cases -- often criticizing musicians for being in it for the money.
Albini went on to front another rock band, called Shellac ... releasing 5 albums over their tenure together. Shellac was set to release their 6th album next week ... it was their first album in a decade. They were also reportedly planning to tour the album later this year.paid tribute to the late music legend on X ... writing ..."Ugh man, a heartbreaking loss of a legend. Love to his family and innumerable colleagues.
The great Steve Albini has died. He engineered some of the greatest albums of all time. Here’s our 2015 talk in remembrance. Rest in heavy peace, Steve.expressed a similar sentiment, noting ..."The great Steve Albini has died. He engineered some of the greatest albums of all time. Here’s our 2015 talk in remembrance. Rest in heavy peace, Steve."
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