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Melvin Loman Dies at 89
Melvin Loman, who inspired the Melvins' name, died at 89.
In brief
Melvin Loman, who inspired the Melvins' name, died at 89. Melvin 'Pete' Lee Loman, the grocery store manager who inspired the Melvins' name, died at 89. Originally reported by Loudwire.
Who Inspired the Melvins
Melvin 'Pete' Lee Loman, a grocery store manager at the Montesano, Washington Thriftway, inspired the Melvins' name.
Loman Died at 89
Loman died of unspecified causes on September 24, 2026, at the Summit Pacific Health center in Elma, Washington.
Why the Melvins Chose His Name
Osborne said the group named themselves after Loman because they disliked him and to defy easy categorization.
Osborne's Explanation
Osborne explained they wanted a name that didn't sound like heavy metal, similar to the Ramones, to avoid quick judgments.
Loman's Reaction
Loman learned about the Melvins' name years later and joked that they named themselves after him because he was constantly getting after them.
Here's the gist
Melvin 'Pete' Lee Loman, the grocery store manager who inspired the Melvins' name, died at 89.
