David "Dave" "Stage" Williams (February 29, 1972 – August 14, 2002) was the lead singer for the band Drowning Pool. He was born in Princeton, Texas to Charles Edward and Jo-Ann Williams, and was a fixture in the Dallas music scene throughout the 1990s playing in well-known clubs. In 1999, he joined Drowning Pool. The band released the album Sinner in 2001.
Despite the hardcore, grungy attitude that he was known for during concerts, Dave Williams ...
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David "Dave" "Stage" Williams (February 29, 1972 – August 14, 2002) was the lead singer for the band Drowning Pool. He was born in Princeton, Texas to Charles Edward and Jo-Ann Williams, and was a fixture in the Dallas music scene throughout the 1990s playing in well-known clubs. In 1999, he joined Drowning Pool. The band released the album Sinner in 2001.
Despite the hardcore, grungy attitude that he was known for during concerts, Dave Williams was highly known for his positive, friendly attitude. A statement from his band mates during his funeral states that he was a gentle man who always made a point to give at least one person a gift and was very friendly - especially to his fans.
On August 14, 2002, Dave died in his sleep on his tour bus. The autopsy results revealed that he had cardiomyopathy, a disease of the heart muscle. He was not previously diagnosed with the disease, and the cause remains unknown.
A public funeral was held in Plano, Texas, on August 18, 2002 at 10:00, and...
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