Will Mecum

Will Mecum
Mecum in 2010
Mecum in 2010
Background information
Birth nameWilliam Charles Mecum
Born(1972-05-04)May 4, 1972
DiedApril 29, 2021(2021-04-29) (aged 48)
Morgantown, West Virginia, U.S.
Genres
OccupationMusician
Instruments
Years active1990–2021
Formerly of

William Charles Mecum (May 4, 1972 – April 29, 2021)[1] was an American musician and lead guitarist for the rock band Karma to Burn (K2B).[2] During K2B's seven-year hiatus from 2002–2009, he played guitar for instrumental bands Treasure Cat and Dragon Ass.[3] He also played drums in the band Admiral prior to forming Karma to Burn.[4] He lived in West Virginia.[5] Mecum died on April 29, 2021, as a result of a traumatic head injury from an accidental fall.[4] As of the time of his death, he was the last remaining founding member in the lineup of the band.

  1. ^ William Charles Mecum. Smith Funeral & Cremation Care. Retrieved May 5, 2021.
  2. ^ "Karma To Burn". Myspace.com. Retrieved November 23, 2014.
  3. ^ "Treasure Cat | Kostenlose Musik, Tourdaten, Fotos, Videos". Archived from the original on December 2, 2012. Retrieved August 9, 2010.
  4. ^ a b "Karma to Burn founding guitarist Will Mecum has reportedly died". NextMosh. April 30, 2021. Retrieved August 12, 2022.
  5. ^ "Karma to Burn Interview: Rich Mullins Reveals Tours with The Sword and Monster Magnet, Merger with Year Long Disaster, Future Recording with John Garcia and More - The Obelisk". The Obelisk. Retrieved November 23, 2014.