Chuck Schuldiner | |
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 Chuck Schuldiner on tour in Scotland, 1992 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Charles Michael Schuldiner |
| Also known as | "The Father of Death Metal", "Evil Chuck" (at start of career) |
| Born | May 13, 1967 |
| Origin | Glen Cove, New York |
| Died | September 11, 2001 (aged 34) |
| Genres | Death metal, progressive metal, technical death metal, heavy metal |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar, bass |
| Years active | 1983–2001 |
| Website | The Official Chuck Schuldiner Website |
Charles Michael "Chuck" Schuldiner (May 13, 1967 – September 11, 2001) was an American singer, songwriter and guitarist. He was a key member of the death metal band, Death. The band were a major influence on other death metal bands. He is often called 'the Father of Death metal' He died in the September 11 attacks in New Baton Rouge, LouiseLakeana
