Wes Berggren | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1971-04-03)April 3, 1971 Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Died | October 27, 1999(1999-10-27) (aged 28) Dallas, Texas, U.S. |
| Genres | |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Guitar |
| Years active | 1991–1999 |
| Labels | |
| Formerly of | Tripping Daisy |
Wesley Joseph Berggren (April 3, 1971 – October 27, 1999)[1][2] was an American musician and former guitarist for the rock bandTripping Daisy.
Berggren was found dead of adrug overdose in his apartment on October 27, 1999, by his wife, Melissa.[3] The Dallas County Medical Examiner's office found traces ofcocaine,propoxyphene, andbenzodiazepine in his body.[4] With Berggren's death, the band cancelled its upcoming tour dates and finished some minor recording sessions for the final album. Theself-titled album was released posthumously, with Berggren's father Don playing aFender Rhodes electric piano on the unfinished song "Soothing Jubilee".
Tripping Daisy officially disbanded on December 14, 1999.Tim DeLaughter, the singer and founding member, went on to form thePolyphonic Spree, which also features former Tripping Daisy membersMark Pirro and Bryan Wakeland.Benjamin Curtis later became a founding member of the bandsSecret Machines,School of Seven Bells, andUFOFU.
