Instruments Bass, guitar | ||
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Associated acts The Exterminators, Bags, the Gun Club, 45 Grave, Thelonious Monster Died 28 June 1990, New York City, New York, United States Genres Punk rock, Post-punk, Cowpunk, Horror punk, Deathrock, Gothic rock Albums Fire of Love, Miami, Autopsy, Sleep in Safety | ||
Rob Graves, also known as Rob Ritter, was an American guitarist and bassist, born in 1955 in Detroit, Michigan, USA. Graves was known for his work in the 1970s and 1980s punk scene in L.A., performing with Bags, the Gun Club, 45 Grave and Thelonious Monster. Prior to relocating to LA in February 1978, Graves had played in Phoenix punk band the Exterminators.
Graves died in 1990 from a heroin overdose. Graves' death had a profound impact on the punk rock community, prompting Courtney Love to dedicate Hole's Pretty on the Inside to him. A 1990 memorial concert was held for Graves at the Roxy in West Hollywood, featuring all three of the bands he had performed in.
Songs
Sex BeatFire of Love · 1981
Mother Of EarthMiami · 1982
Party TimeSleep in Safety · 1983