Heavy Metal Pioneer Rocked By Liver Cancer

Heavy Metal Pioneer Rocked By Liver Cancer



LOS ANGELES (Wireless Flash) – The founder of the pioneering 1960s heavy metal band Iron Butterfly is being rocked by liver cancer. Original lead singer Darryl DeLoach is currently undergoing treatment for cancer at a San Diego hospital and, according to close friends, is semi- conscious. DeLoach left the band before “In A Gadda Da Vida” was released, but heavy metal historians consider him a pioneering vocalist. Large hospital bills have also become a burden for DeLoach, and because his $100 a month royalty check is considered income, he’s unable to collect disability. However, musicians from bands like Scorpions and Quiet Riot are holding a benefit concert on Monday (June 10), at the Whisky A Go Go in Hollywood to raise funds for DeLoach. In addition, metal musicians are planning similar benefits for DeLoach in other cities because, as organizer Gorja Max puts it, “...he’s the reason we’re here.”

Thu 06-06-02