What is Chuck Schuldiner's full name?
Charles Michael Schuldiner
Chuck Schuldiner nickname(s):
The Father of Death Metal, Evil Chuck, "The Father of Death Metal", "Evil Chuck" (at start of career)
Chuck Schuldiner date of birth:
May 13, 1967
How old was Chuck Schuldiner when died?
34
Where was Chuck Schuldiner born?
Long Island, New York, USA
When did Chuck Schuldiner die?
December 13, 2001
Why did Chuck Schuldiner die?
Brain Tumor
What is Chuck Schuldiner's ethnicity?
White
What is Chuck Schuldiner nationality?
American
What is Chuck Schuldiner's occupation?
Singer, Songwriter, Guitarist
Chuck Schuldiner claim to fame:
Frontman of metal band Death
What genre is Chuck Schuldiner's work?
Death metal, progressive metal, heavy metal, technical death metal, power metal
What instruments does Chuck Schuldiner play?
Vocals, guitar, bass
Who is Chuck Schuldiner's mother?
Jane Schuldiner
Chuck Schuldiner brother(s):
Frank Schuldiner
Chuck Schuldiner sister(s):
Bethann Schuldiner
Short Biography
Charles Michael "Chuck" Schuldiner (May 13, 1967 – December 13, 2001) was an American singer, songwriter, and guitarist. He created the band Death, which he founded in 1983 under the name Mantas. He also recorded as guitarist and songwriter with his other band, Control Denied. Schuldiner is often referred to as "The Godfather of Death metal", and his obituary in the January 5, 2002 issue of UK's Kerrang! magazine said that "Chuck Schuldiner was one of the most significant figures in the history of metal." Schuldiner himself was modest about his part in the history of death metal, noting, "I don't think I should take the credits for this death metal stuff. I'm just a guy from a band, and I think Death is a metal band." 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". Schuldiner founded the publishing company Mutilation Music in 1987, affiliated with performance rights organization BMI.