# Melvin Loman Dies at 89

> Melvin Loman, who inspired the Melvins' name, died at 89.
- Title: Melvin Loman Dies at 89 · Loudwire | Shortify
- Summary: 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.
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- Source: Loudwire — https://loudwire.com/melvins-melvin-loman-dead
- Published: 2026-10-02T08:22:53+00:00
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## 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.
## Key takeaway

Melvin 'Pete' Lee Loman, the grocery store manager who inspired the Melvins' name, died at 89.