GG Allin | |
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| Born | Kevin Michael Allin August 29, 1956 |
| Died | June 28, 1993 (aged 36) |
| Cause of death | Respiratory failure cause by accidental heroin intoxication |
| Other names | GG |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, singer-songwriter |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | Punk rock, hardcore punk, country, spoken word, outsider music, shock rock |
| Instruments | Vocals, drums, guitar |
| Years active | 1974–1993 |
| Labels | Mountain, Ax/tion, Blood, Orange, ROIR, Black and Blue, Homestead, Awareness, Alive/BOMP! |
| Website | www |
Kevin Michael "GG" Allin (August 29, 1956 – June 28, 1993) was an American punk rock singer. He made music with many bands. He was known for his stage antics that often featured transgressive acts. This included coprophagia, self-mutilation, and attacking audience members. He was called "the most spectacular degenerate in rock & roll history" by G4TV's That's Tough.
Allin was born at Weeks Memorial Hospital. On August 29th 1956 Allin's name was originally Jesus Christ Allin, but was changed to Kevin Michael Allin by his mother.
Allin's first solo album Always Was, Is and Always Shall Be was released in 1980.
Allin had convictions, including assault. He was diagnosed with a mixed personality disorder with borderline, narcissistic and masochistic features.
Allin died on June 28, 1993 from a heroin overdose. He was 36 years old.