Pete Frates, the former college baseball captain whose battle with Lou Gehrig’s disease helped spark a global fundraising movement to find a cure for the fatal neurological disorder, died Dec. 9 at his home in Massachusetts. He was 34.
Frates was celebrated around the world for popularizing the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge, which raised more than $200 million for efforts to fight the disease. The viral challenge involved people posting videos of themselves dumping buckets of ice water on their heads and making a donation to charity.
“Pete was an inspiration to so many people around the world who drew strength from his courage and resiliency,” Frates’s family said in a statement.
Crap, one of my favorite bands ever. Thank you Neil for all the great moments. Seen em live three times.
The guy was a monster on the drums and his solos were memorable. RIP
Oh yeah, he definitely had a privileged mind for music. If you can watch this song by song breakdown of their masterpiece “Moving Pictures”, a truly awesome dude.Didn't know he was the principal lyricist for Rush. Damn, what a talent.
You have a problem with Bob?!?Barker lmfao.
Barker lmfao.
Explain why that's so funny?
Dude creates new and interesting beats all the time. He's fast as hell. He's versatile. He's a better drummer than what the haters think cause it's an easy go to to hate on him.
Sigh.
Why? Because it’s hilarious. Travis Barker is a very good drummer.
He’s not remotely close however to being considered by any serious music person the greatest drummer of all-time.
He's listed as Rolling Stone's top 100 drummer, noob.
It's hilarious how ignorant people are to Barker's talent.