Steve Grimmett, frontman of metal band Grim Reaper, dies aged 62

The news was confirmed by his son Russ Grimmett on Facebook: “We can’t begin to put into words

Steve Grimmett, frontman of metal band Grim Reaper, dies aged 62

 than we would have liked. Unfortunately, our dad passed away today and leaves a massive 

Steve Grimmett, frontman of metal band Grim Reaper, dies aged 62

the current feelings. But as dad was so well known the news is starting to reach out earlier

Steve Grimmett, frontman of metal band Grim Reaper, dies aged 62

than we would have liked. Unfortunately, our dad passed away today and leaves a massive hole 

Steve Grimmett, frontman of metal band Grim Reaper, dies aged 62

in the world and our hearts.” No cause of death was given. Part of the new wave of British 

Steve Grimmett, frontman of metal band Grim Reaper, dies aged 62

heavy metal, Grim Reaper formed in Worcestershire in 1979 and Grimmett joined in 1982,

Steve Grimmett, frontman of metal band Grim Reaper, dies aged 62

replacing Paul de Mercado on vocals. Grimmett cited Elton John as an unlikely inspiration and 

Steve Grimmett, frontman of metal band Grim Reaper, dies aged 62

“the reason I sing”, he told the Cosmick View. He also referenced David Coverdale, Dio 

Steve Grimmett, frontman of metal band Grim Reaper, dies aged 62

and Judas Priest’s Rob Halford as influences. Grimmett would become the only

Steve Grimmett, frontman of metal band Grim Reaper, dies aged 62

constant member of the band during their two stints together, until 1988 and then again from 2006 to the