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Mike Jagosz
Background information
Birth nameMichael Theodore Jagosz
Born(1965-12-13)December 13, 1965
Los Angeles, California
DiedMarch 9, 2014(2014-03-09) (aged 48)
Hollywood, California
GenresHard rock, heavy metal
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Vocals
Years active1978–2014
LabelsDeadline
Formerly ofL.A. Guns

Michael Theodore Jagosz[1] (December 13, 1965 – March 9, 2014) was an American singer and musician and one of the founding members of L.A. Guns.

Early years

Jagosz was born on December 13, 1965, in Los Angeles, California. While attending high school at Fairfax High, he met future L.A. Guns co-founder Robert Gardner. Gardner (alongside Tracy Ulrich) recruited Jagosz for their band, at the time were between 17–18 years old. Originally in a band together called Pyrrhus alongside bassist Dani Tull,[2][3] they would officially form L.A. Guns after bassist Ole Beich joined the band.[4]

Jagosz listed his vocal inspirations as Ronnie James Dio, Ian Gillan, and Rob Halford.[3]

L.A. Guns (1983–1985)

Main article: L.A. Guns

L.A. Guns was first formed in 1983 by Jagosz along with guitarist

new group. Jagosz quit immediately after the new band's formation.[11] When L.A. Guns reformed later in 1985, Jagosz was replaced by Paul Black
.

Other bands and death

After leaving L.A. Guns, Jagosz played in several bands, including Abbatoir, Eden, and Stoneheart, as well as a band with

Kurt James.[3]

Jagosz died on March 9, 2014, from

aortic valvuolopathy.[12] His private memorial was held on April 1, 2014.[7]

Discography

with L.A. Guns

References

  1. ^ "Michael Theodore Jagosz December 13, 1965 - March 9, 2014".
  2. ^ "Dani Tull music bio". Archived from the original on May 19, 2018. Retrieved May 19, 2018.
  3. ^ a b c Jym, Harris (August 24, 2011). "EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH MIKE JAGOSZ, ORIGINAL FRONTMAN FOR LA GUNS! - by Jym Harris". Proud to Be Loud. Archived from the original on September 27, 2011. Retrieved May 18, 2018.
  4. ^ Brando (March 8, 2018). "Ep. 50 - Rob Gardner, ORIGINAL drummer of Guns N' Roses" (Podcast). Appetite for Distortion podcast. Retrieved May 12, 2018.
  5. ^ Stephen Thomas Erlewine; Andrew Leahey. "L.A. Guns Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved September 20, 2010.
  6. ^ Thore, Kim (June 17, 2010). "Tracii Guns Interview". Uberrock.co.uk.
  7. ^ a b "Original L.A. Guns Vocalist Michael Jagosz Passes Away – Sleaze Roxx". sleazeroxx.com. March 30, 2014. Retrieved May 10, 2018.
  8. ^ The Roots of Guns N' Roses (booklet). Hollywood Rose. Cleopatra Records. 2004.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  9. ^ Rivadavia, Eduardo. "Hollywood Rose Biography". AllMusic. Retrieved September 16, 2004.
  10. ISBN 978-0982710319
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  11. ^ "Appetite for Distortion". SoundCloud. Retrieved June 3, 2018.
  12. ^ "Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner". Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner. Retrieved September 7, 2018.
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