For Against Vocalist Jeffrey Runnings Dies at 61
Briefly

Jeffrey Runnings, the 61-year-old vocalist and bassist of the post-punk band For Against, died on March 3 due to stage 4 cancer. His death has been a significant loss to the music world, as highlighted by Independent Project Records founder Bruce Licher. Runnings was a prominent figure in the Nebraska music scene, co-founding For Against in 1984. The band released several albums over the years and continued to impact the music community, with Runnings even preparing a solo album prior to his passing. He will be remembered for his contributions and love for music.
Runnings was not only a good friend and an outstanding musician and songwriter, but someone whose life revolved around music. His unique voice will be missed.
For Against released albums for the next 15-plus years, with their final full-length being 2009's Never Been. In 2014 Captured Tracks released a box set.
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