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Jason Thirsk
Thirsk on stage with Pennywise in the mid-1990s
Background information
Birth name
Jason Matthew Thirsk
Born
(1967-12-25)December 25, 1967
Origin
Hermosa Beach, California
Died
July 29, 1996(1996-07-29) (aged 28)
Genres
Punk rock, melodic hardcore, skate punk, hardcore punk
Occupation(s)
Musician
Instrument(s)
Bass, vocals
Years active
1986–1996
Labels
Theologian Records, Epitaph Records
Musical artist
Jason Matthew Thirsk (December 25, 1967 – July 29, 1996) was the bass player of the California punk rock band Pennywise from 1988 through his death in 1996. He grew up in Hermosa Beach, California.
Pennywise was formed in 1988 by Thirsk along with singer Jim Lindberg, guitarist Fletcher Dragge, and drummer Byron McMackin.[1] Thirsk reportedly did not like to travel. Thirsk had been in rehabilitation for alcoholism and suffered from depression.
^McElhiney, Brian (8 Mar 2018). "Pennywise brings punk to Midtown". The Bulletin. Oregon, USA. Retrieved 3 Apr 2018.
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