Rick Froberg

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Rick Froberg was the perfect punk vocalist (NPR)

Froberg's voice was unmistakable. In Hot Snakes and Drive Like Jehu, the frontman had the sweet mix of snarl and shrill.

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Rick Froberg, singer for San Diego band Drive Like Jehu, dies at 55 (NBC 7 San Diego)

Veteran San Diego musician and visual artist Eric "Rick" Froberg, known for his work as guitarist and lead vocalist with the band Drive Like Jehu, ...

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Drive Like Jehu singer Rick Froberg dies at 55 (The San Diego Union-Tribune)

Froberg was a member of the bands Pitchfork, Hot Snakes and Obits, but was best known as frontman for the '90s post-hardcore group Drive Like Jehu.

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DRIVE LIKE JEHU vocalist RICK FROBERG has died (Lambgoat)

Eric "Rick" Froberg, a highly respected San Diego musician and visual artist, has passed away at the age of 55. Froberg was best known as the guitarist and ...

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Rick Froberg (Drive Like Jehu, Hot Snakes), dead at 55 (Brooklyn Vegan)

His art made life better. The only thing he loved more than art and rock n roll was his friends“ - Rick's Hot Snakes bandmate John Reis.

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Drive Like Jehu, Hot Snakes, & Obits Frontman Rick Froberg Dead ... (Stereogum)

His art made life better. The only thing he loved more than art and rock n roll was his friends. He will forever be remembered for his creativity, vision and ...

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Rick Froberg Dies: Guitarist For San Diego's Drive Like Jehu Was 55 (Deadline)

His death was confirmed by his longtime friend and bandmate John Reis, who wrote on Instagram that he “passed away suddenly last night from natural causes.” “ ...

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Rick Froberg, Drive Like Jehu/Hot Snakes Vocalist, Dies At 55 (SPIN)

Rick Froberg, whose intense singing was an integral element in Drive Like Jehu and Hot Snakes, died Friday (June 30) at the age of 55.

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RIP Rick Froberg of Drive Like Jehu (MetalSucks)

Eric "Rick" Froberg, most known for his roll as lead guitarist of Drive Like Jehu, passed away last night. He left behind a legacy of music.

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Remembering Drive Like Jehu and Hot Snakes' Rick Froberg With 5 ... (Pitchfork)

With an artist's eye, Froberg started band after band that would help define post-hardcore and influence generations of rock bands to come.

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