We saw the deaths of two musicians this week - on complete opposite ends of the spectrum. Chris Kelly, one-half of the early 90s rap duo Kris Kross, was found dead of what looks like an apparent overdose. Jeff Hanneman, one of the founding members of Slayer, died of liver failure. As a middle aged kid in the early 90s, Kris Kross was inescapable. I was never a big fan, but I can certainly still remember the lyrics to "Jump." The thought of putting my pants on backwards might have crossed my mind a time or two as well. Give me a break, I was 11. I never got much into Slayer, although a big fan of the other three of the "Big Four" thrash bands. That being said, I understand the importance the band played in the founding of thrash metal. Their album Reign In Blood is widely regarded as one of the best albums of the genre. Both the hip hop and metal communities are mourning this week.
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