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Dead Boys Guitarist Cheetah Chrome Passes Away at 71
✍️ Nagaland Post
🗓 15 Sep 2026, 05:16 PM
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The legendary punk guitarist Cheetah Chrome, known for his work with the Dead Boys, has died at the age of 71.
Cheetah Chrome, the iconic guitarist of the punk band Dead Boys, has died at the age of 71.
The musician, whose real name was Richard C. Wilson, was a key figure in the 1970s punk scene, contributing to the band's raw sound and theatrical stage presence.
Fans and fellow musicians have expressed their grief, highlighting Chrome's influence on generations of guitarists.
The news was reported by the Nagaland Post.
The musician, whose real name was Richard C. Wilson, was a key figure in the 1970s punk scene, contributing to the band's raw sound and theatrical stage presence.
Fans and fellow musicians have expressed their grief, highlighting Chrome's influence on generations of guitarists.
The news was reported by the Nagaland Post.