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Flipper's Bruce Loose, Punk Legend, Dies at 66
9/7/2025
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- Bruce Loose, singer and bassist of the punk band Flipper, died at 66 from a heart attack.
- Flipper confirmed the news via Facebook and Instagram.
- Loose joined Flipper in 1979, sharing vocals until Will Shatter's death in 1987.
- Flipper's heavy sound influenced bands like Nirvana and R.E.M.
- Loose's legacy remains significant in punk music.
