Former MEGADETH Drummer LEE RAUCH Has Passed Away

Former Megadeth drummer Lee Rauch has handed away. Rauch performed on Megadeth‘s 1984 demo Final Rites and was changed by Gar Samuelson previous to the recording of Killing Is My Enterprise… and Enterprise Is Good!. We want the Rauch household all the very best right now.

Rauch‘s loss of life was confirmed by his brother Chris, who had the next to say:

“At this time is a really unhappy day, we misplaced my brother William Lee Rauch. Lee was a really robust man of religion so I do know he’s with God now. He was an Superior drummer, who helped launch one of many greatest metallic names in historical past by being the primary drummer for Megadeth, taking part in alongside facet Dave Mustaine, Kerry King and David Ellifson. His coronary heart was set on making it large and got here very shut quite a few instances. Lee was a really loving and giving particular person who was extraordinarily onerous working, he continued to play drums later in his life for the church which made him completely satisfied. He was a loving son and a really honorable man.

“Most of all, he was my brother and although I did not at all times be in contact the best way I ought to have, I beloved him very a lot and he can be vastly missed to my core. I really like you brother, good journey. Hope you take pleasure in that setup they have up there for you bro, wager its not as large as your blue set was although, lol.

“There can be a memorial service held for Lee, when we’ve got the date and time I’ll relay it right here. Please preserve our household in your prayers.”