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Richard LaValliere
Richard LaValliere
Background information
Born	(1953-02-20)February 20, 1953
Origin	Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Brooklyn, New York
Died	February 8, 2012(2012-02-08) (aged 58)
Genres	Punk, rock
Years active	1969-2012
Formerly of	The Dirty Shames, Arthur, Radio Boys, In A Hot Coma, The Haskels, The Oil Tasters, Life & Death Troubadours, Scorpio Triple Forbidden Tattoo, Flip Top Five, The Brooklyn Barn Burners, Scorpio Thunderbodlt and Jones & Karloff.

Richard LaValliere (February 20, 1953 – February 8, 2012) was a Sheboygan, Wisconsin born musician, and founding member of Milwaukee bands such as, The Dirty Shames, Arthur, Radio Boys, In A Hot Coma, The Haskels, The Oil Tasters, The Lonesome Desperados, The Barn Burners, The Flip Top Five, Triple Forbidden Taboo, Scorpio Thunderbolt, Pölkafinger and Jones & Karloff. He was renowned for his unique vocal style and songwriting, humorous and clever lyrics and stage persona. A multi-instrumentalist, he played bass guitar, lead guitar and keyboards.

References

1. Luhrssen, David (27 July 2009). "Richard LaValliere's Mosh-Pit Polka". Shepherd Express.
2. Rytlewski, Evan (8 Feb 2012). "R.I.P. Richard LaValliere, of The Haskels and Oil Tasters". Shepherd Express.

• American rock bass guitarists
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• 1953 births
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• 20th-century American bass guitarists
• 20th-century American male musicians