Beowülf – Founder Dale Henderson Dead at 59

Legendary Venice, California guitarist/vocalist Dale Henderson of Venice crossover thrash band Beowülf has passed away at the age of 59.

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Venice, California-based thrashers Beowülf formed in 1984 and featured singer/guitarist Dale Henderson, guitarist Mike Jensen, bassist Paul Yamada, and drummer Michael Alvarado. Friendly from the start with local legends Suicidal Tendencies, the quartet contributed two tracks to 1985’s Suicidal Records’ compilation Welcome to Venice, and then quickly recorded and released their self-titled debut a year later via Suicidal Records. This was followed by 1988’s Lost My Head…But I’m Back on the Right Track LP, which was issued through Caroline Records and featured a thrashy version of Smokey Robinson’s “Cruising.” They released 2¢ in 1995 and decided to split up a short time later. They re-formed in 2000 and released Westminster & 5th in 2007.

Dale Henderson originally started his first band called OBLIVION with future SUICIDAL TENDENCIES and METALLICA bassist Robert Trujillo.

Rocket of TMD adds:

“Thanks for all the great music and for always having my back at TMD, Big D! Rest easy. You will be missed!!!”