Musician Gregg Foreman of The Delta 72, Cat Power Dies at 53

Gregg Foreman, known as the frontman of The Delta 72 and a member of bands like Cat Power and The Gossip, has died at the age of 53. Tributes have been paid to the influential musician.

22 Apr, 14:29 — 22 Apr, 16:52

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Gregg Foreman was a notable figure in the alternative music scene, known for his work with The Delta 72 and his collaborations with other prominent artists. His passing marks the loss of a significant contributor to independent music.

Key entitiesGregg Foreman The Delta 72 Cat Power The Gossip Wesley Eisold Cold Cave Alan Vega Martin Rev Suicide Lydia Lunch Lucinda Williams

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The Delta 72 Frontman Gregg Foreman Dead at 53

Gregg Foreman -- a founding member of the alternative group The Delta 72 -- has died. Friends and collaborators of Foreman's -- including Wesley Eisold from the group Cold Cave -- confirmed the news ... remembering him as a truly unique star and…

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Tributes paid after death of The Delta 72 frontman Gregg Foreman, also of Cat Power and The Gossip, age 53: “He lived a life that others only claim to have lived”

He was also a prolific DJ, radio host and journalist, and played with Suicide’s Alan Vega and Martin Rev, Lydia Lunch and Lucinda Williams The post Tributes paid after death of The Delta 72 frontman Gregg Foreman, also of Cat Power and The Gossip, age 53: “He lived a life that others only claim to have lived” appeared first on NME.

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Tributes paid after death of The Delta 72 frontman Gregg Foreman, also of Cat Power and The Gossip, age 53: “He lived a life that others only claim to have lived”

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Tributes paid after death of The Delta 72 frontman Gregg Foreman, also of Cat Power and The Gossip, age 53: “He lived a life that others only claim to have lived”

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Tributes paid after death of The Delta 72 frontman Gregg Foreman, also of Cat Power and The Gossip, age 53: “He lived a life that others only claim to have lived”

The Delta 72 Frontman Gregg Foreman Dead at 53

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