Black Flag Bassist Cel Revuelta Is Dead

Cel Revuelta, who played bass with Black Flag, has died. The news was shared in a GoFundMe page set up by his family; his former bandmate Henry Rollins confirmed the news on Facebook. Revuelta had been diagnosed with a brain tumor in July 2016. “Today we lost a wonderful person,” the GoFundMe page reads. “Our hearts are broken Cel passed away this morning Wednesday May 3rd 2017, he was surrounded by his immediate family. He fought til his last breath.” Revuelta joined Black Flag in 1986, replacing Kira Roessler. He was the final bassist to perform with the band during their original run. He also performed with the band during their 2003 reunion. He does not appear on any of the band’s official recordings, but is featured in the tour documentary Reality 86’d.

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