Dave Allen, the former bassist for the influential post-punk band Gang of Four, passed away at his home at the age of 69 due to complications related to mixed dementia. Known for his significant contributions to the band’s early albums, Allen also co-founded Shriekback and worked in various key music industry roles. His death was announced by longtime bandmate Hugo Burnham. Allen’s impact on music extended beyond performance, including roles in digital audio at Intel and artist advocacy at Beats Music, illustrating his wide-ranging contributions to the industry.
It is with broken yet full hearts that we share the news that Dave Allen, our old music partner, friend, and brilliant musician, died on Saturday morning.
Allen co-founded the new wave, post-punk band Shriekback, whose contributions to the soundtrack of 1986's Manhunter were celebrated in Consequence's round-up of the greatest movie soundtracks of all time.
By 2008, though, he stopped performing with the group again, but remained 'an essential and vital part of the band,' according to a 2021 statement.
[We] spent a lovely afternoon with him and the family,
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