In Memoriam: Bomber Manzullo of RKL, The Other (1967-2005)

A number of readers wrote in with the sad news that Bomber Manzullo of RKL has passed away. Details are scarce at present, but the news has been confirmed.

RKL, or Rich Kids on LSD was a fixture of the 90s Santa Barbara punk scene. Two members of the band, guitarist Chris Rest and drummer Dave Raun, went on to join Lagwagon, while Bomber joined Rest to form The Other.

Manzullo's last record with the band was Reactivate which was re-released on Epitaph in 1993. He left the band before Riches to Rags was released in 1994, also on Epitaph. Those full lengths were preceded by a handful of releases on Mystic and Alchemy. The band split up around 1996 but had reunited in various configurations 2001, 2002, 2004 and 2005. A posthumous collection, Keep Laughing - The Best Of RKL appeared in 2001.

Our deepest condolences go out to Bomber's family, bandmates, fans and friends.