(1968-02-22)February 22, 1968 Long Beach, California, U.S.
Died
May 25, 1996(1996-05-25) (aged 28) San Francisco, California, U.S.
Genres
Ska punk
reggae rock
alternative rock
punk rock
Occupation(s)
Musician
singer
songwriter
Instrument(s)
Vocals
guitar
Years active
1984–1996
Musical artist
Bradley James Nowell (February 22, 1968 – May 25, 1996) was an American musician and the lead singer of the band Sublime.[1]
Born and raised in Belmont Shore, Long Beach, California, Nowell developed an interest in music at a young age. Nowell formed Sublime with bassist Eric Wilson and drummer Bud Gaugh, whom he had met while attending California State University, Long Beach. During his lifetime, Sublime released the albums 40oz. to Freedom and Robbin' the Hood to critical and commercial success. In 1996, Nowell died of a heroin overdose in a San Francisco hotel while Sublime was on tour.
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Bradley James Nowell (February 22, 1968 – May 25, 1996) was an American musician and the lead singer of the band Sublime. Born and raised in Belmont Shore...
as the frontman of Sublime, a role previously held by his father BradleyNowell. Nowell was the vocalist of ska-punk band LAW, a trio that was established...
chiefly performed songs by the original Sublime, which was fronted by BradleyNowell until his death in 1996. Ramirez began performing with Gaugh and Wilson...
American ska punk band formed in Long Beach, California that consisted of BradleyNowell (vocals and guitar), Bud Gaugh (drums) and Eric Wilson (bass guitar)...
Gregory Dark, starring Bijou Phillips, soon after the band's lead singer, BradleyNowell, had died. The video has a cameo by Mike Watt of the bands Minutemen...
Everyday People on July 13, 2018. The band was originally signed by BradleyNowell from the band Sublime to his label Skunk Records while still in high...
"That's Just Me" & "Squeal" Gerard Boisse – saxophone on "Doghouse" BradleyNowell – vocals on "Total Hate" Producer: No Doubt Engineers: Ray Blair, Tom...
House of Blues, Hollywood in April 1996. Lead singer and guitarist BradleyNowell died less than two months later while still on tour. "Don't Push" –...
in 1994. In 1996, Sublime disbanded due to the death of lead singer BradleyNowell from a heroin overdose. The Long Beach Dub Allstars then formed in 1997...
with BradleyNowell, they formed the ska punk and reggae rock band Sublime, which went on to sell over 17 million albums worldwide. After Nowell's fatal...
based record label that was founded by Michael "Miguel" Happoldt and BradleyNowell in 1990. Skunk is affiliated with the spinoff label Cornerstone R.A...
identical to the Beatles' "Lady Madonna". It was released after singer BradleyNowell's death in 1996 from a heroin overdose and became the band's biggest...
Sublime's BradleyNowell at a party. Happoldt invited Sublime to make some live-to-DAT recordings. Intrigued by The Ziggens' cassette release, Brad Nowell played...
1992-04-29. Retrieved 2012-02-17. "Sublime's Rome Ramirez Flattered When Compared to the Late BradleyNowell". KROQ. 2010-03-28. Retrieved 2016-07-14....
also featured Rome Ramirez filling in for their late singer/guitarist BradleyNowell. Long Beach Shortbus (2002) Flying Ship of Fantasy (2004) Kingrock Entertainment...
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