Rust Epique
Charles 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.
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Charles Lopez |
| Born | February 29, 1968 Stockton, California, U.S. |
| Origin | Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
| Died | March 9, 2004 (aged 36) Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. |
| Genres | Rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, Painter |
| Instruments | Guitar, vocals |
| Years active | 1999–2004 |
| Labels | V2 Records |
| Associated acts | Crazy Town pre)Thing |
Biography
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.[1] 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 a heart attack at his home in Las Vegas in 2004.[2]
References
- Rolling Stone, Ex-Crazy Town Guitarist Dead Retrieved on April 25, 2007
- "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.
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