Dead Milkman bassist commits suicide: "Dave Blood, bassist for defunct Philadelphia rock act the Dead Milkmen, committed suicide Wednesday, according to a post by his sister on the band's official message board (http://deadmilkmen.com). In a subsequent post, drummer Dean Clean confirmed the news. A memorial service will be held in the Delaware County area of southeastern Pennsylvania at some point in the near future, with details to be announced. The Dead Milkmen formed in 1983 and quickly rose to prominence in the college radio circuit. Their 1985 debut album, 'Big Lizard in My Backyard' boasts the cult-classic single 'Bitchin' Camaro,' but was overshadowed in 1988 by 'Punk Rock Girl,' which was an MTV staple of the time. The band dissolved after releasing 'Stoney's Extra Stout (Pig)' in 1995. In late 2003, Restless/Ryko released a retrospective of early and rare recordings, 'Now We Are 20,' and the 'Philadelphia in Love' DVD, which compiled all of the band's videos. In recent years, Blood had stopped playing bass due to extreme tendonitis."

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