of his skill, speed and technique as these songs involved many things that were prominent in Plourde's style such as linear and syncopated drum grooves, fast single strokes and double strokes with both hands and feet. Songs like "Bury the Hatchet", "Mr.Coffee" and "Give It Back" by Lagwagon, all originally recorded with Plourde on drums, are also often cited as examples of his progressive rock influences and outstanding skill and versatility. Death and tributes Although the official cause of death and other details were not immediately disclosed, a posting by The Ataris frontman Kris Roe to that band's website confirmed reports that Plourde died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. On the subject of Plourde's suicide, Joey Cape said that he and others felt like "it's not if, it's when". Lagwagon produced a tribute album titled Resolve in his honor and made a video for the song "Heartbreaking Music" that consisted almost entirely of different photographs of Plourde along with the footage of the band playing. The first verse in the lyrics for the NOFX song "Doornails", on their Wolves in Wolves' Clothing album is about Plourde while the song itself is a tribute to punk rock musicians who have died. References External links Lagwagon Official Website People with bipolar disorder Suicides by firearm in California 1971 births 2005 suicides People from Goleta, California American punk rock drummers American male drummers American rock drummers 20th-century American drummers The Ataris members Bad Astronaut members Lagwagon members Rich Kids on LSD members 20th-century American male musicians Mad Caddies members