Chaney, the Suburbs

Minnesota punk rock hero Beej Chaney of the Suburbs, 68, dies while swimming in the Pacific Ocean
MINNEAPOLIS — Beej Chaney, always a bold adventurer as a guitarist and performer, had a ritual of swimming in the Pacific Ocean almost daily. The Twin Cities-reared musician did so Sunday around sunset,
The Suburbs cofounder, former Shangri-La studio owner Beej Chaney has died
Deephaven-born Blaine John Chaney and teenage friend Chan Poling founded the Suburbs in 1977, and their collaborations proved fruitful and wide-ranging. On Sunday, Jan. 5, Chaney died at the age of 68.
Beej Chaney, co-founder of Minneapolis punk band The Suburbs, drowns in California
Blaine John "Beej" Chaney, co-founder of Twin Cities punk rock band The Suburbs, has died at the age of 68. The Star Tribune's Jon Bream and Chris Riemenschneider first reported the news, with Chaney's personal assistant and driver confirming it was him, adding that he had a "ritual" of swimming in the Pacific Ocean almost daily.
Legendary Suburbs singer-guitarist drowns off California coast
Beej Chaney joined the Suburbs in 1978 and the group found fame for its original new wave-punk sound and Chaney's quirky stage presence.
Suburbs cofounder Beej Chaney dies at 68 while swimming
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Obituary: Beej Chaney, original Suburbs punk-rock guitarist, dies at 68
Beej Chaney, the founding guitarist of local band The Suburbs who was known for his raucous punk-rock energy during live shows, died Sunday. The musician, born Blaine John Chaney in Deephaven, was 68 and reportedly drowned while swimming in the Pacific Ocean near his home in Southern California.
Suburbs co-founder, singer and guitarist Beej Chaney dead at 68
Beej Chaney joined the Suburbs in 1978 and the group found fame for its original new wave-punk sound and Chaney's quirky stage presence.
Minnesota music community mourns death of The Suburbs front man Beej Chaney
A Minnesota band popular across the country in the late 70s and through the 80s is saying goodbye to a founding member. The Suburbs’ John “Beej” Chaney, of Blaine, has passed away, according to the band.
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