William Charles Mecum (May 4, 1972 – April 29, 2021)[1] was an American musician and lead guitarist for the rock bandKarma to Burn (K2B).[2] During K2B's seven-year hiatus from 2002–2009, he played guitar for instrumental bands Treasure Cat and Dragon Ass.[3] He also played drums in the band Admiral prior to forming Karma to Burn.[4] He lived inWest Virginia.[5] Mecum died on April 29, 2021, as a result of a traumatic head injury from an accidental fall.[4] As of the time of his death, he was the last remaining founding member in the lineup of the band.