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Bradley Nowell Biography (Lead Singer and Guitarist Of the Ska Punk Band 'Sublime')

Birthday: February 22, 1968 (Pisces)

Born In: Long Beach, California, United States

Advanced Search Bradley James Nowell was a promising American musician, whose talent was not fully explored due to his untimely death. He was the lead singer, guitarist, and songwriter of the band ‘Sublime.’ Born and raised in Long Beach, California, he was inspired by the music he heard there. He was musically inclined since childhood and later proved himself to be a gifted musician. He formed his first band at the age of 16 and later formed ‘Sublime’ with bassist Eric Wilson and drummer Bud Gaugh. Nowell joined university to study finance but soon quit studies to focus on his music. Initially, they played at house parties and clubs. However, they were often stopped for their unruly behavior. The band created completely original music, which was a blend of various styles. It made them popular, but they faced difficulty in getting recordings, as their music did not fit into any particular category. Their first two albums, ‘40oz. to Freedom’ and ‘Robbin’ the Hood,’ earned them popularity, and the band was signed by ‘MCA Records’ for their next album. After recording ‘Sublime,’ they commenced on a tour. Following this, Nowell was found dead of a heroin overdose in his hotel room. Image Credit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bradley_Nowell#/media/File:Youngbradleynowell.jpg(Public Domain) Image Credit https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bradley_Nowell#/media/File:BradNowell11.jpg(Public Domain) Previous Next

Birthday: February 22, 1968 (Pisces)

Born In: Long Beach, California, United States

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Also Known As: Bradley James Nowell

Died At Age: 28

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Troy Dendekker (m. 1996)

father: Jim Nowell

mother: Nancy Nowell

children: Jakob James Nowell

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Height: 5'8" (173 cm), 5'8" Males

Died on: May 25, 1996

place of death: San Francisco, California, United States

Cause of Death: Heroin Overdose

Notable Alumni: California State University At Long Beach

U.S. State: California

City: Long Beach, California

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education: California State University At Long Beach, University of California, Santa Cruz

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  What was Bradley Nowell known for?

  Bradley Nowell was best known as the lead singer and guitarist of the band Sublime.
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  What was the cause of Bradley Nowell's death?

  Bradley Nowell died of a heroin overdose on May 25, 1996.
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  What impact did Bradley Nowell's music have on the music industry?

  Bradley Nowell's music with Sublime is often credited with popularizing the ska punk and reggae fusion genres in the 1990s.
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  What were some of Bradley Nowell's musical influences?

  Bradley Nowell was influenced by reggae music, punk rock, hip hop, and ska, which all contributed to the unique sound of Sublime.
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  What is considered one of Bradley Nowell's most popular songs?

  One of Bradley Nowell's most popular songs is "Santeria" by Sublime, which continues to be a fan favorite and radio hit.

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American CelebritiesReggae SingersAmerican MenUniversity Of California, Santa CruzMale Singers Childhood & Early LifeNowell was born on February 22, 1968, in Belmont Shore, Long Beach, California, to Jim, a construction worker, and Nancy, a singer and piano teacher. He had a younger sister, Kellie. After his parent’s divorce when he was 10, the emotional and hyperactive Nowell became a difficult child, and his mother gave up his custody. He returned to Long Beach to live with his father.He was interested in music since childhood, as both his parents played musical instruments. He learnt to play the guitar at a tender age. At 11, he was introduced to reggae and dancehall music when he went with his father on a trip to the Virgin Islands.During his teenage years, Nowell formed his first band, ‘Hogan’s Heroes.’ He listened to a lot of hip-hop, reggae, punk, ska, pop, and funk music and was good at blending all the sounds into a new form of music. Their band played mostly at house parties and local clubs.Continue Reading Below