Fred Cole (musician)

Frederick Lee Cole (August 28, 1948 November 9, 2017) was an American rock singer and guitarist who played with several bands from the 1960s until his death, most notably The Lollipop Shoppe, Dead Moon, and Pierced Arrows. He was associated mainly with the garage punk genre though he was also influenced by hard rock, blues, country, and folk music. The majority of his recorded output was self-financed and independently released on his own record label, Tombstone Records.

Fred Cole
Cole performing in 2008
Background information
Birth nameFrederick Lee Cole
Born(1948-08-28)August 28, 1948
Tacoma, Washington, U.S.
OriginLas Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
DiedNovember 9, 2017(2017-11-09) (aged 69)
Clackamas, Oregon, U.S.
GenresPunk Rock, Garage Rock, Rock and Roll
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • Songwriter
Instrument(s)
  • Vocals
  • Guitar
Years active19642017
Labels
  • Tombstone Records
  • Music Maniac
  • Vice
  • Sub Pop
  • Mississippi Records
Spouse(s)
  • Toody Cole
    (m. 1967)
Websitewww.deadmoonusa.com
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