Lou Koller, Sick of It All rocker, dies at 59 following cancer battle
Lou Koller, the frontman of the punk rock band Sick of It All, has passed away at age 59 following a battle with esophageal cancer. His bandmates confirmed the news, honoring his 40-year career and positive impact on the music community.
Why it matters
Koller was a significant figure in the hardcore punk scene, and his death marks the end of a long-standing career in independent music.
- 9.58pm . First published at 9.52pm
Share article Lou Koller, the longtime frontman of punk rock band Sick of It All has died following a two-year battle with esophageal cancer . He was 59.
His bandmates , including brother Peter Koller, Amrmand Majiji and Craig Setari, confirmed the news in a joint statement shared on Instagram .
Lou Koller has died after a two-year battle with esophageal cancer. He was 59. Instagram/@sickofitallnyc
“It’s with unbelievable sadness that we announce to our worldwide hardcore family the passing of our brother Lou Koller,” they began.
“The level of loss that we feel at this time is overwhelming.”
They shared that this year marks Sick of it All’s 40th anniversary as a band and honoured Koller’s “camaraderie, commitment and enthusiasm” throughout the decades.
“We have lost a beloved friend and an iconic frontman.
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