From Blabbermouth.net:

James Greene, Jr., a freelance music writer from Brooklyn, New York, reports that legendary hard rock drummer Chuck Biscuits, whose lengthy résumé included stints in such flagship underground acts as BLACK FLAG and SOCIAL DISTORTION, died Saturday (October 24) after a prolonged battle with throat cancer. He was 44 years old.

"In response to the inquires, thank you for all the support," an anonymous family member wrote in an e-mail sent yesterday morning. "Chuck did not survive his battle with throat cancer. He passed surrounded by his family on 10/24/09."

Chuck Biscuits was probably best known to the general populous for his work with DANZIG. Beginning in 1988, Chuck played on that group's first four albums, which are often hailed as DANZIG's best (thanks in no small part to Chuck's powerful drumming style). The percussionist also appeared on 1993's "Thrall: Demonsweatlive" EP; that release yielded an unexpected chart-burning hit for DANZIG in "Mother" a song the band originally included on their self-titled debut.

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I had no idea he had cancer, though I'm not surprised I didn't know since he wasn't that big of a public figure. I've been a huge fan of Danzig since I was in 5th/6th grade (1992-93), and Chuck was always one of my favorite drummers. He had such a hard-hitting, powerful style that was the perfect complement to Danzig's sound. Once he, along with John Christ and Eerie Von, left the band it just wasn't ever the same. Sad to see him go at such a young age.

That sucks, Chuck was an awesome drummer. Saw him with Danzig when they opened for Slayer in New York 1988. Then saw him 3 more times with Danzig as a headliner. The way he hovered above his kit and hit those drums.

44 seems younger and younger as the years go by.

Shit. Didn't know he was ill. One of my favorite drummers......


RIP


"What are you doing?"

"Drawin'."

"What are you drawing?"

"Pittures."

Wow that sucks. Rip Chuck. Caught Danzig once with the original lineup at Irving Plaza in NYC and the show blew me away - what a lineup Danzig used to have......

Great drummer. He also used to play for DOA, one of my favorite bands. Sad when anyone goes so young.

I remember that from the video along with Eerie Von's terse reply of "Bores the hell out of me!" when asked about not practicing bass.

Chuck was the man.

Chuck Biscuits

This sucks

I hope this is true


http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/bla...sitemID=129485

****UPDATE: Rumors are beginning to swirl that this story is some kind of elaborate hoax involving a Facebook page and several months' worth of correspondence from someone claiming to be Chuck. We are looking into it.****

Honestly, who out there spends nearly a year putting together a fake Chuck Biscuits death story?

That being said, I hope the guy is still alive as I was a big fan of his work with Danzig.

Chuck was hiding in a box in the attic the whole time!

http://jgtwo.wordpress.com/2009/10/3...uits-is-alive/

Chuck Biscuits Is Alive
And it seems it was all just a cruel, cruel hoax: legendary hard rock drummer Chuck Biscuits, whom this blog eulogized Tuesday after receiving a death notice that allegedly came from his wife, is apparently still among the living.

“I just wanted to let you know that Chuck [Biscuits] is alive and as well as can be expected,” said Bob Montgomery, Chuck’s brother, in an e-mail sent to the author earlier today. “I drove to his home in Seattle [from Canada] to confirm that fact.”

Suspicions rose almost immediately after heavy metal website Blabbermouth.net picked up the news of Chuck’s death from this blog yesterday and made it viral, as Bob and at least one of Chuck’s former band mates had heard nothing of the former Danzig drummer’s passing. After a brief e-mail exchange with JG2Land, Bob Montgomery decided to physically visit his brother to find out the truth once and for all.

“The only reason I put any stock in the Internet rumours was because [James Greene, Jr.] used Chucks wife’s name [in private e-mails],” Bob wrote after his visit to Chuck’s house. “Otherwise, I would have filed it under the African ruler looking for money to enlarge his penis file. I am really curious as to who’s been sending [him] this info.”

I just saw this thread. Biscuits has been a long time fav of mine.

RIP, Chuck. You will be missed!

^ Uhhh, Groucho, did you read the post above yours?

Yay!

Dammit and I posted obits on facebook!

Oh well, still a great drummer.

so how many of you bought some CD's in memoriam?

I was going to call out sick in memoriam, but had to show up when it was proved a hoax.

Chuck Biscuits lives in Seattle? Did not know that.

Glad to hear he's still with us.

Some people are going to believe what they want to believe, no matter what facts are put in front of them.