Crashdiet Remembers Dave Lepard

Dave Lepard was the original lead singer of the Swedish glam band Crashdiet. Their debut, Rest in Sleaze, remains one of my favorite albums. Dave took his life in 2006.

Seeing the band's Facebook post this morning shook me. I had forgotten how long ago Dave died. Looking at Amazon, it seems that Rest In Sleaze is now out of print which is such a shame. Of course the album is available for streaming and you can listen to it here: Rest in Sleaze

Comments

[JT]

So many great songs on that album. "It's a Miracle," "Riot in Everyone," "Breakin' the Chainz." If only they had been around in the late 80s, these songs would be staples on radio still today.

[Dj]

Still a fantastic album to this day and such a sad story to a talented guy that had his whole life ahead of him. Although I've liked a lot of the stuff Crashdiet has put out I wonder how the band would've differed if Dave was still alive. Rest In Peace.

[Him]

Dj, good post. And true. Sad that his life ended the way it did. Does anyone know what drove him to do that? Was it long-term clinical depression or was it some sort of tragedy? I ask not to be rude, or hurtful. But I am curious, as it seems like he and his band had a real chance at having some sort of impact. RIP.

[fletch]

https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/crashdiet-more-details-emerge-in-death-of-frontman-dave-lepard/

[Him]

I have read that, Fletch. But thanks for posting it.