R.I.P Frankie Venom

The lead vocalist of legendary Canadian punk band Teenage Head has died. Frank Venom, (nee Kerr) had recently battled throat cancer. Born in Glasgow, Scotland, Kerr was the lead singer of the Hamilton-based band which formed at Westdale High School back in 1975.

Considered the Eastern-Canadian ambassadors of the original punk movement, Teenage Head were Kerr, guitarist Gord Lewis, bassist Steve Mahon and drummer Nick Stipanitz.

The death coincides with an announcement that same morning that Teenage Head would receive a special lifetime achievement award during the 2008 Hamilton Music Awards taking place Nov. 13-16. 

Frankie Venom was 51.

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