OFF: Onstage Electrocutions

[William Duffy]

Mike Parkington wrote:
>
> No,
>
> I am sure Steve died in a fire at his house. He lived near me.
>
> Mike P
>
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> From:   William Duffy[SMTP:xl5 at IINET.NET.AU]
> Sent:   Tuesday, December 03, 1996 01:05
> To:     Multiple recipients of list BOC-L
> Subject:        Re: OFF: Onstage Electrocutions
>
> Craig Shipley wrote:
> >
> > Didn't the same thing happen to Gary Thain of Uriah Heep and one of them dudes from Slade? I can see why the FM links are real popular...
> >
>
> >From what I recall, Gary Thain suffered from a sleeping disorder, the
> name of which escapes me, where they would suddenly fall asleep at any
> time. I believe he fell asleep in the bath and drowned. Also, as far as
> I know, all members of Slade are still living.
>
> Didn't Steve Marriott die by electrocuting himself while practicing at
> home?
>
> William
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Now you mention it, I think it was a fire started via an electrical
fault.

William