GG Allin was an American punk rock musician, singer, and performance artist whose career spanned the late 1970s through 1993. Born Jesus Christ Allin and later legally named Kevin Michael Allin, he became associated with highly confrontational live performances and underground punk music. GG Allin performed with groups including The Jabbers, The Scumfucs, The Murder Junkies, and The Holy Men. He died on June 28, 1993, in New York City at age 36. His recorded work continued to receive releases after his death.
Biography
| Field | Details |
| Birth Name | Jesus Christ Allin |
| Legal Name | Kevin Michael Allin |
| Born | August 29, 1956 |
| Birthplace | Lancaster, New Hampshire, United States |
| Died | June 28, 1993 |
| Age at Death | 36 |
| Profession | Musician, singer-songwriter, performance artist |
| Genres | Punk rock, hardcore punk |
| Years Active | 1970s–1993 |
| Known For | Confrontational punk performances and underground music |
| Notable Groups | The Jabbers, The Scumfucs, The Holy Men, The Murder Junkies |
| Notable Albums | Always Was, Is and Always Shall Be, Eat My Fuc, You Give Love a Bad Name, Freaks, Faggots, Drunks & Junkies |
| Spouse | Sandra Farrow |
| Daughter | Nico Ann Deneault |
| Cause of Death | Heroin overdose |
Family Tree
| Relation | Name |
| Father | Merle Colby Allin Sr. |
| Mother | Arleta Gunther |
| Brother | Merle Colby Allin Jr. |
| Spouse | Sandra Farrow |
| Daughter | Nico Ann Deneault |
Career Highlights
- Recorded and performed with The Jabbers, The Scumfucs, The Holy Men, and The Murder Junkies, among other groups.
- Released Always Was, Is and Always Shall Be in 1980 and Eat My Fuc in 1984.
- His final years included performances with The Murder Junkies and the documentary Hated: GG Allin & the Murder Junkies.
