Denis D'Amour nickname(s):
Piggy
Denis D'Amour date of birth:
September 24, 1959
How old was Denis D'Amour when died?
45
When did Denis D'Amour die?
August 26, 2005
Why did Denis D'Amour die?
Cancer
Denis D'Amour body shape:
Average
What color are Denis D'Amour's eyes?
Brown - Light
What color is Denis D'Amour's hair?
Brown - Light
What is Denis D'Amour's ethnicity?
White
What is Denis D'Amour nationality?
Canadian
What is Denis D'Amour's occupation?
Musician, songwriter
Denis D'Amour claim to fame:
Voivod
What genre is Denis D'Amour's work?
Heavy metal, progressive metal, thrash metal, speed metal
What instruments does Denis D'Amour play?
Guitar, violin
Short Biography
Denis "Piggy" D'Amour (September 24, 1959 – August 26, 2005) was the guitarist for the Canadian heavy metal band Voivod from its inception in 1982 until his death from colon cancer in 2005, aged 45. His approach to music was anarchic and experimental rather than strict and theoretical. He was trained in classical violin as a child. He was influenced by progressive rock artists such as King Crimson, Pink Floyd and Rush.