From vice · Stephen Andrew Galiher · · 50s
Gary Heffern Dies at 72
Punk rock pioneer Gary Heffern, who inspired Eddie Vedder, dies days after Hall of Fame honor.
In brief
Punk rock pioneer Gary Heffern, who inspired Eddie Vedder, dies days after Hall of Fame honor. Punk rock pioneer Gary Heffern died at 72 in Finland, days after being inducted into the San Diego Music Hall of Fame. Originally reported by vice.
Gary Heffern dies
Punk rock pioneer Gary Heffern died at 72 in Finland, days after his band The Penetrators were inducted into the San Diego Music Hall of Fame.
Eddie Vedder's connection
Eddie Vedder grew up in San Diego and met Heffern through a mutual friend, leading to collaboration on Heffern's 1995 album Painful Days.
Friends' reactions
Friends shared social media posts mourning Heffern, calling him a 'titan amongst men' and a 'mentor' who was 'a great punk rock poet'.
The main idea
Punk rock pioneer Gary Heffern died at 72 in Finland, days after being inducted into the San Diego Music Hall of Fame.
