Today in Alternative music history, was a sad day. On this day former Pretenders bassist Pete Farndon dies. He was found dead by his American Model wife, Conover, after passing out and drowning in his bathtub after a heroin overdose. Farndon was fired from The Pretenders on June 14, 1982 due to the fact that he was not easy to work with, because of the drug use, according to Chrissie Hynde. Farndon was on the verge of forming a new band with former Clash drummer Topper Headon. Alas, it was never meant to be. Pete Farndon is buried at St. Peter's Church, in Withington, Herefordshire, England.
The Pretenders... Such a great band!
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