Gary Young was an American musician and music producer best known as the original drummer of the indie rock band Pavement from its inception in 1989 until his departure in 1993.
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Early in the decade, he played in the punk band The Fall of Christianity with Brian Thalken of The Authorities.
In 2023, he starred in a documentary about his own life and career made by Jed I. Rosenberg and titled Louder Than You Think.
The film had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 13, 2023, and received critical acclaim, winning the “Audience Award”: Alan French of Sunshine State Cinempex called it “illuminating and nostalgic,” and Serena Seghedoni of Loud and Clear Reviews called it “compelling.”
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Image Credit: The Stockton Record
Who was Gary Young?
Gary Young was a veteran of the Stockton, California, punk scene who was known for performance antics like onstage headstands, Young played with the Fall of Christianity before becoming Pavement’s first drummer in the 1980s.
Pavement’s original drummer dies at 70
Former Pavement drummer Gary Young has died, a representative for the band confirmed to Pitchfork. He was 70.
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