If you’re a fan of the band Sublime, then you probably want to know what happened to their lead singer, Lou Dog. While it’s unclear why Lou passed away, there are a few theories that have surfaced. One of these involves his ashes being scattered near the spot where Brad Nowell was found dead. Another speculation involves the band’s rowdy behavior.
Lou Dog’s death
A Dalmatian named Lou Dog was owned by Bradley Nowell of Sublime. He was the band’s unofficial mascot.
After Nowell died of a heroin overdose in San Francisco in 1996, his dog, Lou-Dog, was taken in by Miguel Happoldt. The band manager remained with the dog until 2001.
In the early 1990s, Lou-Dog disappeared for a week. When he was found, he was in the back of a motel room. It took hours for him to be rescued. His owner was abusive.
When he was a puppy, he was tied around a toilet seat in the front yard. Later, he was bought from a pound. Several years later, he was put to sleep.
During the years of his life, Lou-Dog’s owner, Bradley Nowell, was a drug addict. He had been struggling with addiction since the late 1980s. However, his drug use became increasingly out of control from 1993 onwards.
When Nowell and Wilson formed their own music label, Skunk Records, they sold demo tapes to local record stores. By that time, they had a large following in Southern California, and they performed at barbecues and backyard parties.
Despite their good local following, Sublime was not getting the recognition they deserved. They were playing at house parties and were not touring much. As a result, the band accumulated a bad reputation.
Sublime’s rowdy behavior
Sublime was a band known for their rowdy behavior. Although they had some good music, they were also known for being drunk, stoned, and misbehaving. However, they were still very successful and are known to have been influential in the Southern California music scene. Their influence on alternative rock and pop culture continues to this day.
The Sublime documentary, which has been dubbed the “Sublime movie,” is directed by two-time Academy Award-winning filmmaker John Guttentag. It was released on Sunday at the Tribeca Film Festival. While it does not deal with the band’s legacy, it does detail their rowdy behavior, putting their antics into context.
During their heyday, they played a bunch of different types of gigs. They had parties, BBQs, and even backyard concerts. Often, they arrived late for these gigs. And they were known for smoking marijuana. But they also had a lot of fun and were very playful.
One of their best-known songs, “What I Got,” was a chart-topper and a highlight of the alternative rock genre. It reached number one on the Modern Rock Chart and has gone five-times platinum.
A recent documentary titled “Stories, Tales, Lies, and Exaggerations” was a bit more light-hearted and features footage from Sublime’s live shows. These clips show how they mixed reggae with punk.
Lou Dog’s ashes scattered in the same spot as Brad Nowell
In the late 1990s, Sublime guitarist Jeff Nowell had a heroin addiction. At the time, the band was on the verge of releasing its self-titled third album. The record label paid six-figures to help Nowell get clean.
While in the midst of his drug abuse, Nowell was married to Troy Dendekker. But, less than a week after their marriage, the couple separated. When Brad Nowell left to tour, Troy didn’t want him to come back home.
Two days later, Nowell joined his band on the road. During the tour, Nowell met Troy at a show in San Diego. They started dating soon afterward. However, when Troy found out about Brad’s heroin addiction, he refused to bring him home.
Brad Pitt was also on his heroin addiction. At a party after the concert, he took a dose of heroin. It was his last fix. After three months of sobriety, he married Troy. Their son Jakob was born on June 25, 1995.
Brad Pitt had a dalmatian named Louie. As a tribute to Brad’s grandfather, the dog was given the name Lou Dog.
In the years following Bradley’s death, Lou Dog was often seen at concerts. He was even featured on the cover of an EP by the same name.
