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Wayne Static
American musician (1965–2014) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Wayne Richard Wells (November 4, 1965 – November 1, 2014), known professionally as Wayne Static, was an American musician, best known as the lead vocalist, rhythm guitarist, keyboardist, and primary lyricist for the industrial metal band Static-X. He also released a solo album, Pighammer, in 2011. Static was recognizable for his unusual hairstyle; his hair was held up in a vertical position, a process that took about 20 minutes to complete (45 minutes, according to his mother). He was also known for his signature "chintail" beard.
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Born | Wayne Richard Wells (1965-11-04)November 4, 1965 Muskegon, Michigan, U.S. |
Died | November 1, 2014(2014-11-01) (aged 48) Landers, California, U.S. |
Cause of death | Combined drug intoxication |
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Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
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Years active | 1978–2014 |
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