Jason Sears

Jason Sears (23 January 1968–31 January 2006) was an American punk rock vocalist best known for his work with Rich Kids on LSD (RKL), from 1982 to their first breakup in 1990 and again from 1993 to 2006. He was also an accomplished snowboarder who was part of the first Barfoot snowboarding team.

In 2006, Sears died of pulmonary thrombosis in a detoxification clinic in Tijuana, Mexico, where he was being treated for addiction with ibogaine, a psychoactive compound with anti-addictive properties that is illegal in the U.S. [Cearley, Anna (February 3, 2006). [http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/mexico/tijuana/20060203-9999-2m3detox.html U.S. man who died in Tijuana clinic was singer.] "San Diego Union-Tribune"]

Sears was one of many singers to contribute to the album Strait Up, made in memory of Lynn Strait, the late lead singer of the band Snot. Sears provided vocals for the track "Until Next Time".

Sears is remembered by NOFX in the song "Doornails" from the 2006 album "Wolves in Wolves' Clothing", a tribute to punk rock musicians from Souther California who have died. The Sears reference is in the line, "This Patrón's for Jason."

Music producer Patrick Coughlin had this to say about Sears' death:

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