Overview

• David Thomas, founder and frontman of Pere Ubu and Rocket From the Tombs, died on April 23, 2025, in Brighton & Hove at age 71.
• The band announced his death on Facebook, stating he passed away surrounded by his wife and youngest stepdaughter, with MC5 playing on the radio.
• Thomas had been working on a final album and autobiography, both of which Pere Ubu plans to complete posthumously.
• He requested his body be returned to his Pennsylvania farm to be 'thrown in the barn,' reflecting his unique personal wishes.
• A prolific and influential figure in post-punk and avant-garde rock, Thomas led Pere Ubu across 19 studio albums, inspiring generations of alternative musicians.