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Rust Epique

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Rust Epique
Background information
Birth nameCharles Anthony Lopez[1]
Born(1968-02-29)February 29, 1968
Stockton, California, U.S.
OriginHollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S.
DiedMarch 9, 2004(2004-03-09) (aged 36)
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
GenresAlternative metal, nu metal, rap rock
Occupation(s)Musician, painter
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals
Years active1999–2004
LabelsV2 Records
Formerly ofCrazy Town
pre)Thing

Charles Anthony Lopez (February 29, 1968 – March 9, 2004), better known by his stage name Rust Epique, was an American guitarist and painter, who performed with the bands Crazy Town and pre)Thing.

Biography

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In 1999, Rust Epique joined Crazy Town, a rap metal band from Los Angeles. Despite his success with Crazy Town, Epique quit the band as a result of various disagreements with his bandmates.[2] In 2003, V2 Records signed Epique to work with a band called Pre)Thing. They released their debut album, 22nd Century Lifestyle, in 2004.

Rust Epique died of an aortic rupture at his home in Las Vegas in 2004.[3]

References

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  1. ^ "B. BOY 2000". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved November 15, 2023.
  2. ^ Rolling Stone, Ex-Crazy Town Guitarist Dead Retrieved on April 25, 2007
  3. ^ "Pre)thing Singer/Former Crazy Town Member Rust Epique Dies Suddenly At Age 35". Chart Attack. 10 March 2004. Archived from the original on 12 February 2018.