GG Allin
American punk rock musician (1956–1993) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Kevin Michael "GG" Allin (born Jesus Christ Allin; August 29, 1956 – June 28, 1993) was an American punk rock musician who performed and recorded with many groups during his career.[4] His live performances often featured transgressive acts, including self-mutilation, defecating on stage, and assaulting audience members, for which he was arrested and imprisoned on multiple occasions.[5] AllMusic called him "the most spectacular degenerate in rock n' roll history",[2] while G4TV's That's Tough labelled him the "toughest rock star in the world".
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| Birth name | Jesus Christ Allin[1] |
| Also known as | Kevin Michael Allin |
| Born | (1956-08-29)August 29, 1956 Lancaster, New Hampshire, U.S. |
| Died | June 28, 1993(1993-06-28) (aged 36) New York City, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1974–1993 |
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| Website | ggallin |
Known more for his notorious stage antics than his music, Allin recorded prolifically, not only in the punk rock genre, but also in spoken word, country, and more traditional-style rock. His lyrics often expressed themes of violence and misanthropy.[6]
Allin's music was often poorly recorded and produced, given limited distribution, and met with mostly negative reviews from critics,[7][8][9] although he maintained a cult following throughout and after his career. Allin promised for several years that he would commit suicide on stage during one of his concerts, but he instead died from a drug overdose on June 28, 1993, at age 36.[2]