AI Summary

Dead Boys guitarist and co‑founder Cheetah Chrome, born Eugene Richard O’Connor, died at 71. The Cleveland‑bred punk group posted the news on Instagram on Sunday, September 13, describing Chrome as a “true original” and an “architect of the punk rock movement.” The tribute highlighted his feral guitar riffs and manic energy, noting he was also “a really sweet guy that loved rock‑roll.” The band extended condolences to his family, friends and fans worldwide and requested privacy during this difficult time. Billboard had not independently confirmed the details or announced a cause of death.

AI summaries can be wrong sometimes—always verify important details using the source article.