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Derrick Plourde
Born October 17, 1971(1971-10-17)
Died March 30, 2005 (aged 33)
Genres Skate punk
Punk rock
Pop punk
Occupations Musician
Instruments drums & percussion
Years active 1989-2005
Labels Fat Wreck Chords
Associated acts Lagwagon
Bad Astronaut
Jaws
The Ataris
Mad Caddies
Rich Kids on LSD
Website derrickplourde.com

Derrick William Plourde (October 17, 1971 – March 30, 2005) was a drummer who was born in Goleta, California. Active between 1989 and his unexpected death in 2005, he was a former member of Lagwagon, Bad Astronaut, Jaws, The Ataris, Rich Kids on LSD and others.

Diagnosed as bipolar early in life and battling drug addiction, Derrick committed suicide by gunshot on March 30, 2005 [1].

His former band, Lagwagon, produced a tribute album titled Resolve in his honor. He is also mentioned in the NOFX song "Doornails", on their Wolves in Wolves' Clothing album.

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