Derrick Plourde (1971 - 2005)

Baz · 1st April 2005, 09:34 AM

Kris Roe of the Ataris has posted that drummer Derrick Plourde, formerly of the Ataris, Lagwagon, Bad Astronaut, RKL and Mad Caddies shot and killed himself on March 30th.

Kris wrote this for Derrick:

I would like to extend my love and respect to all of Derrick's many friends and family, Joanne, Joey, Jessica, Snodgrass, Derrick's Brother and Father, pretty much everyone in every band in Santa Barbara, just anyone who loved and cared about this guy as much as I did. This is one of those things in the back of your mind you kinda somewhat think could happen anytime then suddenly on the day you get that call it just doesn't really seem real. We defintely take some things... some friendships for granted while we are alive, and then suddenly they're gone. Derrick, I can assure you that tonight in Santa Barbara, Goleta and the rest of the world there are many glasses raised in your honor, Be well and we all love you always.

Longtime label, Fat Wreck Chords had this to say:

March 30th was a sad day for the Fat Wreck Chords family as we learned about the passing of Derrick Plourde. Derrick played drums on the very first Fat release, Duh, and we consider him one of the founders of the label as well as a great friend. His profound talents can be heard on all of the early Lagwagon albums and also on recordings from Mad Caddies, Ataris, and Bad Astronaut. Above all, Derrick was a great guy who will be sorely missed and will always remain a member of the Fat family.

DissolveD_JameS · 1st April 2005, 09:44 AM

Respect.

Dave(crashdown) · 2nd April 2005, 03:10 PM

jeezz

PeteRoe · 2nd April 2005, 05:32 PM

Fuck.

I am a huge Ataris fan and this news totally sucks. To go the way he did as well makes me really sad.

A drink shall be raised for Derrick tonight.

Johnny · 2nd April 2005, 05:41 PM

This is sad news

1st April 2005, 09:34 AM	#1 (permalink)
Baz Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Dundee Posts: 4,781 Band: 15 Minutes	Derrick Plourde (1971 - 2005) Kris Roe of the Ataris has posted that drummer Derrick Plourde, formerly of the Ataris, Lagwagon, Bad Astronaut, RKL and Mad Caddies shot and killed himself on March 30th. Kris wrote this for Derrick: I would like to extend my love and respect to all of Derrick's many friends and family, Joanne, Joey, Jessica, Snodgrass, Derrick's Brother and Father, pretty much everyone in every band in Santa Barbara, just anyone who loved and cared about this guy as much as I did. This is one of those things in the back of your mind you kinda somewhat think could happen anytime then suddenly on the day you get that call it just doesn't really seem real. We defintely take some things... some friendships for granted while we are alive, and then suddenly they're gone. Derrick, I can assure you that tonight in Santa Barbara, Goleta and the rest of the world there are many glasses raised in your honor, Be well and we all love you always. Longtime label, Fat Wreck Chords had this to say: March 30th was a sad day for the Fat Wreck Chords family as we learned about the passing of Derrick Plourde. Derrick played drums on the very first Fat release, Duh, and we consider him one of the founders of the label as well as a great friend. His profound talents can be heard on all of the early Lagwagon albums and also on recordings from Mad Caddies, Ataris, and Bad Astronaut. Above all, Derrick was a great guy who will be sorely missed and will always remain a member of the Fat family.

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1st April 2005, 09:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
DissolveD_JameS Restrained Abuser Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Dundee Posts: 1,264 Band: Dissolved	Respect.

2nd April 2005, 03:10 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dave(crashdown) Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Edzell Posts: 1,254	jeezz

2nd April 2005, 05:32 PM	#4 (permalink)
PeteRoe Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Kirriemuir Posts: 1,135	Fuck. I am a huge Ataris fan and this news totally sucks. To go the way he did as well makes me really sad. A drink shall be raised for Derrick tonight.

2nd April 2005, 05:41 PM	#5 (permalink)
Johnny is latin for sexy. Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Glenrothes Posts: 5,137 Band: Aces High	This is sad news