RIP Piggy

08/30/05
. (Reuters) Voivod guitarist Denis D'Amour, better known to fans as Piggy, died Friday at a Montreal hospital after a battle with colon cancer. He was 45.

Although it was the group's futuristic lyrics on which fans most focused, D'Amour's complex, jazz-based guitar work fueled the band musically.[see full story for more - and be sure to check out Blabbermouth for a ton of tributes - RIP Piggy] - Click here for the Full Story

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