Gord Lewis Biography – Gord Lewis Wiki
Gord Lewis was the founding guitarist of the Canadian rock band Teenage Head. Teenage Head, which formed in 1975 when the band members were in high school, was known for the Canadian classics “Let’s Shake” and “Some Kinda Fun” and was recently the subject of a 2020 documentary, “Picture My Face: The Story of Teenage Head.”
The emotional film, directed by Douglas Arrowsmith, covers the band’s 40-plus-year history, including the 1980 riot at Ontario Place, the death of original frontman Frankie Venom, and Lewis’ debilitating depression and come back. Marky Ramone who released an album with Teenage Head in 2008 also reflects on the band’s influence and legacy.
Gord Lewis Age
He died at the age of 65 on August 7, 2022, in Hamilton, Canada.
Gord Lewis Children
He was married and had a son named Jonathan. Jonathan is the suspect behind Gord’s death.
Gord Lewis Death
On August 8, 2022, it was announced that original member Gord Lewis was found murdered in his home. He was 65. The death is reportedly being treated as a homicide. His son Jonathan has been charged with second-degree murder, The Spectator reported on Monday, August 8, 2022.
Police arrived at Lewis’ home at noon on Sunday and found the body of a man in his sixties with “injuries consistent with the foul play”, homicide unit Detective Sargeant Sara Beck told reporters at a press conference.
In her statement, Beck said police “received information [that] a number of emails had been sent to a variety of media outlets, with information related to a deceased person”. Based on this information, she said, police attended a residence at 175, Catherine Street South and “located a deceased male, in his sixties, in the apartment”.
“The male had injuries consistent with foul play and the case was deemed a homicide,” she continued.
She added that positive identification of the victim had yet to be made, considering the body was in a state of decomposition.
“We have been in contact with the family members related to the occupant of the apartment, and they are aware of the ongoing investigation,” she told the media, adding, “An autopsy will be performed and additional steps are taken to identify the deceased.
“There is one accused in custody, 41-year-old Jonathan Lewis who has been charged with second-degree murder. We are not seeking additional suspects and believe this incident was isolated,” she concluded her statement.
Police arrived at Lewis’ home for a wellness check following a 911 call from a staff member at The Spectator.
Gord Lewis Cause of Death
On August 8, 2022, it was announced that original member Gord Lewis was found murdered in his home. He was 65.
