David Roach, the singer of ’80s rock band Junkyard, has died aged 59.
David Roach has handed away after a battle with
The musician battled aggressive squamous cell carcinoma – a kind of pores and skin most cancers that begins within the squamous cells – with a fundraiser launched to assist pay for his medical payments.
Information of his passing was introduced by the band on Instagram on Sunday (03.08.25).
They mentioned: “It’s with nice unhappiness that we announce the passing of David Roach. After a brave battle with most cancers, David handed away peacefully final evening at house, within the loving arms of his spouse.
“He was a gifted artist, performer, songwriter, and singer—however above all, a faithful father, husband, and brother. Our ideas are with all the Roach household and everybody who cherished him.”
The GoFundMe fundraiser has up to now raised $36,048 of its $50,000 goal.
It famous how Roach required “across the clock care and supervision”.
In response to reviews, Roach had married his companion Jennifer – who needed to stop her job to turn into his full-time care giver – simply weeks earlier than his demise.
In a submit on July 21, Jennifer thanked followers for his or her assist and admitted the previous month had been “a nightmare rollercoaster experience, with many ups and downs and differing opinions from varied medical groups.”
The submit continued: “David is in good spirits, conserving his humor alive, and presently having fun with time spent along with his shut household. Tomorrow, his brothers/bandmates will likely be becoming a member of the celebration to carry much more love and happiness! We’re optimistic about coming house from the hospital inside the subsequent few days and we’re positively not giving up on this struggle!! We’ll maintain you up to date as we collect extra info and the medical groups come collectively as one.
Thanks a lot to your love and assist!”
His bandmate Chris Gates shared a transferring tribute, writing: “I cherished him like slightly brother. We had our ups and downs, however that by no means modified. My condolences to his brother and sisters, v and to ask the individuals who lived him or had been touched by his/or songs. I’ll miss taking part in music with him, however he’ll all the time be an essential a part of me. (sic)”
Recognized for his gravelly voice and gritty stage presence, Roach led Junkyard by the highs and lows of a turbulent profession.
Shaped in 1987, Junkyard introduced collectively members of influential punk outfits together with Minor Menace, Huge Boys and Dag Nasty. Signed to Geffen Information in 1988, they launched their self-titled debut the next yr, that includes breakout tracks like Hollywood and Easy Man, each of which grew to become MTV staples and fan favourites.
They swiftly grew to become favourites of the Sundown Strip scene in Los Angeles within the late Nineteen Eighties, alongside the likes of Mötley Crüe, Weapons N’ Roses, Poison and Ratt.
Their 1991 follow-up, Sixes, Sevens and Nines, featured songwriting contributions from Steve Earle and showcased a extra polished, roots-driven route. However only a yr later, the band was dropped by Geffen, and disbanded quickly after. A 3rd album — recorded however unreleased — later surfaced in 1998 underneath the titles XXX and The Joker.
Junkyard reunited in 2000, releasing a sequence of stay and studio tasks together with 2003’s Tried and True and 2017’s comeback album Excessive Water. Their most up-to-date launch was the only Lifer in 2021.
They toured with Lynyrd Skynyrd and had been regulars on MTV’s Headbanger’s Ball.
