Overview

• Dave Allen, bassist for the pioneering post-punk band Gang of Four, passed away on April 5, 2025, at his home in Portland, Oregon, at age 69.
• Allen had been living with early-onset mixed dementia for several years, a condition his family and bandmates described as heartbreaking.
• As a key member of Gang of Four, Allen contributed to the band's seminal albums 'Entertainment!' (1979) and 'Solid Gold' (1981), which helped define the post-punk movement.
• After leaving Gang of Four in 1981, Allen co-founded Shriekback, achieving further success with their innovative blend of new wave and funk.
• Gang of Four's farewell US tour, announced earlier this year, is set to begin on April 20, marking a poignant moment for the band following Allen's death.