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Doug Shaw, Gang Gang Dance Member and Indie Musician, Dies at 43
Indie Musician Doug Shaw (Highlife, Gang Gang Dance) Dies at 43 After Stroke
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Summary
Doug Shaw, a veteran New York-based indie musician known as "Sleepy" Doug Shaw and for his work as Highlife and with bands Gang Gang Dance and White Magic, died on May 26 at age 43 from a stroke. Born in London in 1982, he moved to New York in 2003 and performed alongside notable artists including Lou Reed, Mdou Moctar, Sonic Youth, and Bonnie "Prince" Billy. He served as Gang Gang Dance's bassist and was a multi-instrumentalist in White Magic.
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Known to many as 'Sleepy' Doug Shaw, the musician was born in London in 1982, and moved stateside to New York in 2003.
Over the course of his career, he performed alongside the likes of Lou Reed, Mdou Moctar, Sonic Youth, and Bonnie 'Prince' Billy, and wore multiple hats in various different bands.
The veteran New York musician died on May 26 following a stroke
