71-year-old James Chance, influential New York no wave music figure and The Contortions frontman, passed away.

71-year-old James Chance, frontman of The Contortions and a key figure in New York's no wave music scene, has died. His brother David Siegfried confirmed the news and stated that Chance's health had been in decline for several years. Chance was a key member of Teenage Jesus and the Jerks and Contortions, and was known for his blend of funk, jazz, and post-punk. No cause of death has been revealed.

June 19, 2024
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