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Coverage dated July 1, 2023

Rick Froberg was the perfect punk vocalist

Headline from Delaware Public Media

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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  1. Deadline

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

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    Rick Froberg, a singer, guitarist and visual artist who was part of several national acts, most notably Drive Like Jehu, died suddenly on Friday in San Diego. He was 55. His death was confirmed by …

  2. The Guardian

    Rick Froberg, acclaimed post-hardcore frontman for Drive Like Jehu and more, dies aged 55 (opens The Guardian)

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    Impassioned singer and guitarist, who has died of natural causes, also fronted the bands Hot Snakes, Pitchfork and Obits

  3. Delaware Public Media

    Rick Froberg was the perfect punk vocalist (opens Delaware Public Media)

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

  4. Rolling Stone

    Rick Froberg, Frontman for Drive Like Jehu and Hot Snakes, Dead at 55 (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Post-hardcore icon died “suddenly” from natural causes, longtime collaborator John Reis announces

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