Derrick Plourde

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Derrick Plourde (born October 17, 1971 in Goleta , California - † March 30, 2005 ) was an American drummer and member of the bands Lagwagon , The Ataris , Sweet Action , Mad Caddies , Jaws , Rich Kids on LSD and Bad Astronaut .

Life

He was diagnosed early in his life that he had bipolar disorder . On March 30, 2005, he killed himself with a gun.

Personal

His first band, Lagwagon, produced a commemorative album called Resolve . He was also mentioned in the NOFX song Doornails on the Wolves in Wolves' Clothing album .