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Gregory J Beckerleg 1951 - 2001

Gregory J Beckerleg of San Francisco, San Francisco County, CA was born on February 20, 1951 in Détroit, Wayne County, Michigan United States, and died at age 49 years old on January 10, 2001 in Anaheim, Orange County, CA. Gregory Beckerleg was buried at Rose Hills Memorial Park Gate 11 10315 Strong Ave, in Whittier, Los Angeles County.
Gregory J Beckerleg
Gregory John Beckerleg
San Francisco, San Francisco County, CA 94123
February 20, 1951
Détroit, Wayne County, Michigan, United States
January 10, 2001
Anaheim, Orange County, California, United States
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  • Introduction

    Gregory Beckerleg was born to Richard Henry Beckerleg (1924 - 1997) and Janet Isabelle Barger (1924 - 1986), and he had two siblings. He was a punk rock musician and an original member and fuzz/feedback guitarist of The Cramps, a band that played a significant role in launching the punk music revolution in the late 1970s. Beckerleg was known for his unique pockmarked facial features and skunk dyed forelocked hair-do. He had a talent for creating distorted noise on his Flying V guitar. After departing The Cramps in 1980, he went on to perform with the band Beast until 1984 and later with The Dials from 1992 to 1995. In the period before his death, Beckerleg had formed a new band called Shiver. His legacy in punk rock music remains strong, and he is remembered as a talented and innovative musician who made a significant impact on the music scene of his time.
  • 02/20
    1951

    Birthday

    February 20, 1951
    Birthdate
    Détroit, Wayne County, Michigan United States
    Birthplace
  • Ethnicity & Family History

    Gregory was Caucasian, of English heritage. His paternal grandfather was born in England.
  • Nationality & Locations

    Born in Detroit, Michigan, Gregory was raised in Michigan and moved to San Francisco, California while he was pursuing his music career. He died in Anaheim, Southern California.
  • Early Life & Education

    Greg attended Redford Union High School in Redford, Michigan.
  • Military Service

    Gregory wasn't in the United States military.
  • Professional Career

    Gregory was a musician. He performed as a guitarist in the bands The Cramps, Beast, and The Dials. Before he died, he had started a new band called Shiver.
  • Personal Life & Family

    Gregory was born into a family of five and never married.
  • 01/10
    2001

    Death

    January 10, 2001
    Death date
    Heart failure
    Cause of death
    Anaheim, Orange County, California United States
    Death location
  • Gravesite & Burial

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    Funeral date
    Rose Hills Memorial Park Gate 11 10315 Strong Ave, in Whittier, Los Angeles County, CA 90601, États-Unis
    Burial location
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1969 yearbook photo of Greg at Redford Union High School in Redford, Michigan.
Date & Place: in Redford Charter Township, Wayne County, Michigan United States
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