In Memoriam

Remembering Bradley Nowell

1968–1996 · Sublime

Date Rape (Rarities Version) by Sublime — cover art

Bradley Nowell of Sublime — 1968–1996.

Sublime is an American ska punk band from Long Beach, California. Founded in 1988, the band's original lineup consisted of Bradley Nowell, Eric Wilson (bass), and Bud Gaugh (drums). Lou Dog, Nowell's dalmatian, was the mascot of the band. Nowell died of a heroin overdose in 1996, resulting in the band's breakup. In 1997, songs such as "What I Got", "Santeria", "Wrong Way", "Doin' Time", and "April 29, 1992 (Miami)" were released to U.S. radio.