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In Memoriam · 1938 – 2016
Alan Vega

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Alan Vega

A visionary artist and rebel with a raw voice, Alan Vega battles the constraints of a conformist world to forge a new sound, redefining music and inspiring a generation with the unyielding power of Suicide.

Born
June 23, 1938
Died
Jul 16, 2016
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Alan Vega was an American vocalist and visual artist best known for his work with the electronic proto-punk duo Suicide. Born Alan Bermowitz, he co-founded the band in the early 1970s with Martin Rev, playing a pivotal role in shaping the sound of the genre. Vega's distinctive vocal style and avant-garde approach to music and art contributed to Suicide's influential presence in the underground music scene. His work with the band helped define the raw, minimalist aesthetic of electronic punk, leaving a lasting impact on future generations of musicians.

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