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Doug Shaw (Highlife, Gang Gang Dance, Janka Nabay) Dead At 43

Doug Shaw, a veteran of New York's underground indie scene, has died. His former Gang Gang Dance bandmate Lizzi Bougatsos confirmed his death on social media today, as did many other friends and admirers. "Our music community will not be the same without you," wrote Angel Deradoorian on Instagram. "No one could sing the blues, like Sleepy Doug Shaw," Hot Chip's Alexis Taylor posted. No cause of death has been reported, but Shaw was 43. The post Doug Shaw (Highlife, Gang Gang Dance, Janka Nabay) Dead At 43 appeared first on Stereogum.

Doug Shaw (Highlife, Gang Gang Dance, Janka Nabay) Dead At 43
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