Chuck Schuldiner: Biography, Facts and Career
Who is Chuck Schuldiner? An evergreen, sourced profile: biography, key facts and career.
Charles Michael Schuldiner (; May 13, 1967 – December 13, 2001) was an American musician. He co-founded the pioneering Florida death metal band Death in 1983, in which he was the guitarist, primary songwriter and only continuous member until his death in 2001 of a brain tumor. He became the lead vocalist in 1985 after original drummer and vocalist Kam Lee left the band. His obituary in the January 5, 2002, issue of Kerrang! described him as "one of the most significant figures in the history of metal." Schuldiner was ranked No. 10 in Joel McIver's book The 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists in 2009 and No. 20 in March 2004 Guitar World's "The 100 Greatest Metal Guitarists". In 1987, Schuldiner founded the publishing company Mutilation Music, affiliated with performance rights organization BMI.
Quick facts about Chuck Schuldiner
- Full name: Chuck Schuldiner
- Born: 1967-05-13
- Nationality: United States
- Known as: Musician
- Wikidata ID: Q266544
Profile compiled from public Wikipedia and Wikidata data. Details can change over time.
Frequently asked questions
Who is Chuck Schuldiner?
Charles Michael Schuldiner (; May 13, 1967 – December 13, 2001) was an American musician.
What nationality is Chuck Schuldiner?
Chuck Schuldiner is United States.
When was Chuck Schuldiner born?
Chuck Schuldiner was born on 1967-05-13.
Sources
More in Music
Keep reading
