TRAGEDY: British Singer Jock McDonald Dies at 69 in Swimming Accident
British singer Jock McDonald of The Bollocks Brothers has died at age 69 in a swimming accident in Bundoran, Ireland. The music world mourns the tragic loss of the band's frontman.
The music world is mourning: dies the iconic punk rock star, Jock McDonald, the lead singer of the British band The Bollocks Brothers. McDonald was found dead on the beach of Bundoran, Ireland, following what is being described as a swimming accident.
The circumstances surrounding McDonald’s death remain unclear, but early reports suggest he may have been involved in a “swimming accident.” He was 69 years old at the time of his passing. A big loss to the music world and for punk lovers.
The heartbreaking news was confirmed by McDonald’s longtime bandmate and friend, Pat Pattin, who announced the tragedy in an emotional Facebook post:
“With great sadness in my heart, I must share this terrible news… Sadly, our lead singer Jock McDonald died last night in Ireland, apparently due to a freak swimming accident.”
Pattin added that McDonald’s children had asked him to inform the public:
“His family and all the Bollocks Brothers are in shock… This won’t be easy for us. Please, don’t try to call us today, give us some time. Rest in peace, my friend. I will miss you.”
Before his sudden passing, the punk rock star had been actively working on a new single and upcoming album.
McDonald co-founded the legendary punk band The Bollocks Brothers in 1979, which went on to build a prolific legacy with nine studio albums, four live recordings, and 28 singles released over the years.
The singer's death adds to a somber week for the cultural world, coming near the tragic loss of actor Alon Aboutboul, who collapsed and died following a swim at Habonim Beach in Israel.
The global entertainment community is left reeling from the back-to-back losses of two beloved figures.