Frank Navetta, founding member of Descendents has passed away. Frank founded the band with Tony Lombardo and Bill Stevenson in 1979. He died of a short but undisclosed illness.
We're very sorry to announce that founding member of The DESCENDENTS, and close friend Frank Navetta passed away on October 31, 2008 after becoming ill over the course of a few days. This is obviously a huge loss for the DESCENDENTS family. His contribution to the band, and to music in general can not be overstated. Frank will be truly missed. We will share information about memorial services when we find out.
Among other classic albums, Frank wrote and played on Milo Goes To College. Descendents was influential in forming the school of SoCal punk that gave rise to the diy, self-effacing, sophomoric dude-punk that still exists today in bands like NOFX, Lagwagon, Bracket and many others. Our deepest condolences to Frank's friends and family.
Monday, November 3, 2008
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