Howie Pyro, a bassist, and personality on the New York City Punk Rock scene have died. He was 61 years old at the time. Let’s see how did Howie Pyro die.
Who was Howie Pyro?
He is best known for his time in the punk band D Generation, a commercially successful supergroup of 1980s punk lifers with hit records and major tours. Pyro was a member of the underage band the Blessed, who played in the New York City punk scene in the 1970s. Pyro, like D Generation, was a prolific collaborator. He was also the host of the 45 RPM radio show Intoxica! Radio.
Pyro was a member of the underage band the Blessed, which played Max’s Kansas City and CBGB’s in New York City in the 1970s. After releasing their self-titled debut in 1994, D Generation signed with Columbia for the follow-ups, 1996’s No Lunch and 1998’s Through the Darkness. The band has remained active in recent years, with their most recent album, Nothing Is Anywhere, released in 2016.
Pyro was a prolific collaborator in addition to his work with D Generation. Danzig, Johnny Thunders, Rancid, Joey Ramone, the Misfits, Debbie Harry, Alan Vega, Kid Congo Powers, and others were among those he collaborated with. He was also the host of the 45 RPM radio show Intoxica! Radio.
Howie Pyro’s cause of death
How did Howie Pyro die, Howie Pyro, a punk rocker best known as a member of the 1990s punk band D Generation, died today. In a statement, his representative confirmed the news, saying he died of complications from COVID-19-related pneumonia after a liver transplant and liver disease. He was 61 years old.
Those wishing to pay their respects should consider donating to the UCLA Division of Liver and Pancreas Transplantation. He will be buried at Hollywood Forever Cemetery.
Celebs paid tribute to Howie Pyro death
Gone but never forgotten.The real thing is very rare.HOWIE PYRO was & remains that.Many tears will be shed tonight.Many guitars will stand in the corner. RIP
This is the hardest post I have ever had to write. @howiepyro my best friend and brother has passed away.
Johnny and Linda’s pal for many years, Howie Pyro, is now with Johnny in Rock & Roll Heaven. The Johnny Ramone Army sends their love to all his family and friends
Rest In Peace Howie Pyro-keep playing and spinning that vinyl up in Heaven old friend.
rest in peace Howie pyro. one of the coolest, sweetest, and most sincerely awesome humans ever. condolences to all that knew and love him.
Fans react to Howie Pyro death
Gutted by the passing of Howie Pyro. I remember hanging out with Mike from Blanks 77 in San Francisco in the ’80s. Howie was with us in the van. So much fun…. @josiecottonofficial and I shared a fun night with Howie after Lorna’ from The Germ’s birthday You were loved by ALL
Rest in Rock Howie Pyro – DJ Extraordinaire (listen to the great Intoxica Radio), a musician with The Blessed, D Generation & Danzig. An avid collector of all things kitsch & funky.
I’m really going to miss this guy. Just heard the heartbreaking news that #HowiePyro has passed away. Howie posed for this pic with his mouth full of pizza during a #DGeneration in-store to promote the No Lunch album. And we put him on the cover of Teenage Kicks #1. #RIP Howie.
RIP Howie Pyro, a man with many lives and a few great bands and records, some of them especially spectacular
Rest In Peace Howie Pyro. You were the coolest. So many of us were rooting for you.
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