It is with great sadness that CBC Radio 3 reports
the death of true Canadian punk rock icon. Frankie Venom, aka Frank Kerr, lead singer of Hamilton punk pioneers
Teenage Head. He was 51.
In a message posted on the band's
website, guitarist and co-founder
Gord Lewis states that Venom's death was from
throat cancer. We hope to interview Gord Lewis live on CBC Radio 3 tomorrow.
Teenage Head formed at
Westdale Highschool in Hamilton, Ontario in 1975 and went on to become what many considered to be the Canadian equal to
the Ramones. And unlike many of their Canadian punk rock contemporaries, Teenage Head
released records that sold very well, appealing to a cross-section of music fans from around the world.
In recent years, Teenage Head reformed, releasing a new album with
Marky Ramone on drums, and touring internationally. While touring Canada, the band dropped by
CBC Radio 3 and spoke with our very own
Lisa Christiansen.
