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Jan Paul Beahm (better known by his stage name Darby Crash, formerly Bobby Pyn; September 26, 1958 – December 7, 1980) [6] [7] was an American [8] singer who, along with longtime friend Pat Smear (born Georg Ruthenberg), co-founded the punk rock band the Germs and was best known as their lead vocalist.
Nov 6, 2023 · Darby Crash, the enigmatic frontman of the influential punk rock band, The Germs, burst onto the Los Angeles music scene in the late 1970s, leaving an indelible mark on the genre. Known for his raw energy and unpredictable stage presence, Crash quickly became a symbol of punk rebellion.
Darby took his own life at 22 but his legend lives on and we’d like to celebrate it by sharing with you 10 things you probably didn’t know about this punk rock icon. Expand your knowledge below. 1. Darby Crash’s real name was Jan Paul Beahm. 2. He was said by many to be openly gay, or at least bisexual. 3.
Jun 22, 2007 · The fast, furious and enigmatic career of late-’70s punk rocker Darby Crash, who died of a heroin overdose Dec. 7, 1980, at the age of 22, remains a half-buried L.A. legend.
Darby Crash, real name Jan (or John?) Paul Beahm, was the lead singer of early hardcore punk band “The Germs”. Known for his growling, slurred and and often indecipherable vocals (
Oct 26, 2014 · Darby Crash: saint anger. As the lead singer of The Germs, Darby Crash was by far the most feral figure in LA's legendary mid-late 70s punk scene. But despite a suitably rock’n’roll suicide at 22, fate conspired to obscure his fame. Arts+Culture Longread. Text Chris Campion.
Dec 3, 2000 · Twenty years ago this week, Darby Crash, lead singer of the Germs, killed himself in a premeditated, drug-facilitated suicide that many believed was meant to ensure his own legend at age 22.
Explore Darby Crash's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Darby Crash on AllMusic.
Aug 23, 2008 · Rodger Grossman tells the story of Darby Crash, whose band The Germs made the city's first punk record.
Darby Crash was born on September 26, 1958 and died in 137 North Fuller Avenue, Hollywood, California due to Suicide - intentional heroin overdose on December 7, 1980.
