Roger Patterson
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Roger Patterson (born 1968, died February 12, 1991) was an American bass player, well known for his work in the Florida death metal band Atheist. His playing style is characterized by its speed, volume, and complexity.
He joined Atheist (then known as R.A.V.A.G.E.) in 1985. The band recorded their first full-length album, Piece of Time, in 1988, but was forced to delay its release until 1990. As a result, Atheist began preparing for their next album, to which Roger contributed greatly. Before recording, however, the band was in a car crash and Roger was killed, on February 12, 1991.
Atheist would record and release their next album, Unquestionable Presence, later that year and dedicate it to Roger's memory. The 2005 re-issue version features several previously unheard recordings of Patterson performing UP material.
In 1991, the famous grindcore band Napalm Death released Mass Appeal Madness in Roger's memory, as did death metal band Suffocation with their album Effigy Of The Forgotten (see liner notes).
 |
This article about a United States bassist is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. |
