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.

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

Discography

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Admiral

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  • Admiral (1990)
  • Revolving and Loading (1991)

Karma to Burn

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Treasure Cat

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  • Treasure Cat EP (2006)
  • Choice Cuts (2007)

References

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  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.
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Will Mecum discography at Discogs