Doug Shaw, Gang Gang Dance Member and Indie Musician, Dies at 43
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Danielle Chelosky
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· 2 sourcesDoug Shaw, a 43-year-old veteran of New York's underground indie music scene and member of Gang Gang Dance, died on May 26 from a stroke, Pitchfork reported. Born in London in 1982, Shaw moved to New York in 2003 and performed with artists including Lou Reed, Mdou Moctar, Sonic Youth, and Bonnie "Prince" Billy, according to both Stereogum and Pitchfork. His death was confirmed by bandmate Lizzi Bougatsos and fellow musician Angel Deradorian, Stereogum reported.
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Summary
Doug Shaw, a 43-year-old veteran of New York's underground indie music scene and member of Gang Gang Dance, has died. Born in London in 1982, Shaw moved to New York in 2003 and performed with notable artists including Lou Reed, Mdou Moctar, Sonic Youth, and Bonnie "Prince" Billy. Since 2010, he released solo music under the moniker Highlife. His death was confirmed by bandmate Lizzi Bougatsos and fellow musician Angel Deradoorian.
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