So long, Blackie Onassis

[gball]

Read today that Blackie Onassis, drummer for Urge Overkill, has died. He was 1/3 of the sound on what I consider the greatest album of the 1990s (Saturation). Another one gone too young.

Urge Overkill Drummer Johnny "Blackie Onassis" Rowan Has Died

Johnny Rowan aka Blackie Onassis, best known as the drummer for Chicago rock band Urge Overkill, has died. The band confirmed Rowan’s death on their social media channels, writing, “Urge Overkill is saddened to report that Blackie has passed away. Please respect our privacy at this time. We are...

www.stereogum.com

 

[Mitch Pearrow SJMP]

R.I.P. Blackie

 

[chilipeppermaniac]

Wow, gball, I am just seeing this. RIP Blackie