Joel Rundell

Joel Rundell
Born(1965-09-26)September 26, 1965
Died(1990-08-08)August 8, 1990 (aged 24)
GenresAlternative rock
InstrumentsGuitar

Joel Rundell (September 26, 1965 – August 8, 1990) was an American musician best known as one of the four original members and lead guitarist of the Louisiana-based alternative rock band Better Than Ezra.[1] He and the other original members formed the group while attending Louisiana State University.[1]

Rundell died by suicide on August 8, 1990,[1] nearly a year after the release of the band's first album, Surprise. After his death, the band went on hiatus before reuniting as a trio by the end of 1990.[1]

In 2016, Rundell's family and former drummer Cary Bonnecaze sued the band. Citing the 25th anniversary edition of Surprise, a remastered version, the contention was that Better Than Ezra did not have the right to re-release the album.[2]

  1. ^ a b c d Crean, Ellen (2005-08-27). "Better Than Ezra: Than Ever". The Early Show. CBS News. Retrieved 2009-07-12.
  2. ^ Editor, Brett BarrouquereCity. "Better Than Ezra singer ordered to pay attorney fees". Houma Today. Retrieved 2021-02-15. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)