Evan McCaskey (July 7, 1965 – September 28, 1989) was an American guitarist who played for the bands Exodus[1][2][3] and Blind Illusion.[4]

Evan McCaskey
Born(1965-07-07)July 7, 1965
OriginPoint Richmond, Richmond, California, U.S.
DiedSeptember 28, 1989(1989-09-28) (aged 24)
Berkeley, California, U.S.
GenresThrash metal, progressive metal
Occupation(s)Musician, songwriter
InstrumentGuitar
Years active1983–1989

McCaskey grew up in Point Richmond, California. Prior to joining the band Blind Illusion, he taught guitar lessons in his Point Richmond studio. He committed suicide on September 28, 1989, at the age of 24.

References

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  1. ^ "Exodus metal command - 21 Nov 2023 - Sweden Rock Magazine - Readly". se.readly.com (in Swedish). Retrieved August 8, 2024.
  2. ^ "EXODUS - BONDED BY BLOOD (1985)". Retrieved August 8, 2024.
  3. ^ İlayda, Yaren (December 2, 2021). "Exodus Former Guitarist Rick Hunolt Tells His Darkest Days As He Got Fired". Metal Shout. Retrieved August 8, 2024.
  4. ^ "Evan McKaskey - Encyclopaedia Metallum: The Metal Archives". www.metal-archives.com. Retrieved August 8, 2024.