Paul Raven

Infobox musical artist
Name=Paul Raven

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Img_capt=Paul Raven with Jessica Hahn in 1990
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Background=solo_singer
Birth_name=Paul Vincent Raven
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Born=birth date|1961|1|16 Wolverhampton, UK
Died=death date and age|2007|10|20|1961|1|16|df=y Geneva, Switzerlandcite news
title=Killing Joke bassist Raven dies
url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/7056986.stm
publisher=BBC News
date=2007-10-22
accessdate=2007-10-24]
Instrument=Bass Guitar Guitar Keyboards Vocals
Genre=Industrial Thrash metal Alternative metal Post-punk
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Years_active=1980 - 2007
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Associated_acts=Killing Joke Ministry Prong Godflesh Society 1 Zilch Kitsch
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Paul Vincent Raven [Not to be confused with "Paul Raven", an alias of British rock singer Gary Glitter when he recorded for Decca Records in the 1960s.] (January 16, 1961 – October 20, 2007) was a rock bassist best known for his work in the seminal post-punk/industrial group Killing Joke. He later played in the alternative rock/industrial rock bands Prong and Ministry.

His early musical career included stints in Neon Hearts and the short-lived 1982 glam rock band, Kitsch. Kitsch is also notable for including Rook Randle [and] Tyla before he would go onto larger success with his band, Dogs D'Amour.

Raven's big break came when he replaced original Killing Joke bassist Youth in mid 1982, just in time for the North American tour documented on the "Ha!" live EP. He was with the group through its most commercially successful period, appearing on the "Fire Dances", "Night Time" and "Brighter than a Thousand Suns" albums, before leaving during the recording of 1988's "Outside the Gate", rejoining in time for 1990's "Extremities, Dirt & Various Repressed Emotions".

After touring in support of this album, Killing Joke split up, with everyone except singer Jaz Coleman going on to form Murder, Inc. in 1991, adding singer Chris Connelly. During this time, Raven also participated in Pigface, a project conceived by Murder Inc./Killing Joke/PiL drummer Martin Atkins, as an ever-morphing musical circus with a fluid line-up.

Killing Joke reformed in 1992, but it was with original bassist Youth back in the fold. Raven next joined Prong, appearing on their "Cleansing" and "Rude Awakening" albums. After leaving Prong in 1996, he began a career as a producer and remixer and also played with the group Zilch, along with Hideto Matsumoto, Dave Kushner, Joey Castillo and Ray McVeigh.

In 2003, Raven played bass on Exit Through Fear with Society 1 and performed on the subsequent tour for the album. Raven later left Society 1 and worked as bassist in Godflesh then rejoined Killing Joke for their 2003 eponymously titled album and its follow up, "Hosannas from the Basements of Hell". In 2005, Raven began working with Al Jourgensen of Ministry for their album "Rio Grande Blood". In 2006, Raven completed a European and American tour with Ministry. In 2007 Raven wrote and recorded on Ministry's final studio album, "The Last Sucker". He also began work on his own project, Mob Research.

Raven died of an apparent heart attack in his sleep on October 20, 2007 while recording in Geneva, Switzerland. [cite web
url=http://www.killingjoke.com/killingjoke_home.html
title=Killing Joke - Official site!
accessdate=2008-02-15
author=Killing Joke
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quote=Our beloved Paul Raven died unexpectedly of a heart attack in Geneva in the early hours of Saturday October 20th 2007. Paul went to bed and did not wake up. Jaz Coleman - Geordie Walker, front man and Guitarist of Killing Joke: "We are all deeply stricken with grief at the unannounced departure of possibly the funniest man on planet Earth and a brother to us all. Paul Vincent Raven unimaginable sadness is felt by all" If you wish to leave a message of respect and condolence, please do so at the Killing Joke MySpace. Related news articles:
*cite web
url=http://www.killingjoke.com/killingjoke_gallery_raven.htm
title=PAUL RAVEN TRIBUTE GALLERY
accessdate=2008-02-15
author=Killing Joke
authorlink=Killing Joke
publisher=Killing Joke ] [cite web
url=http://www.thirteenthplanet.com/raven/
title=Paul Raven - Tribute Page
accessdate=2008-02-15
publisher=thirteenthplanet.com
quote=Saturday, October 20, 2007 - The 13th Planet family is saddened to confirm the devastating news of the sudden and unexpected death of Ministry's bassist, Paul Raven. Raven was working with French recording artists Treponem Pal on their new collaboration with Ted Parsons (ex-Prong/ex-Killing Joke/Jesu) and members of The Young Gods in a small village on the French/Swiss border. Initial reports indicate Raven's passing was the result of a heart attack. ] [cite web
url=http://www.side-line.com/news_comments.php?id=26593_0_2_0_C
title=Paul Raven - Bass player with Killing Joke, Ministry, Prong Dies in Geneva Aged 46 (Jan 16th 1961)
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date=2007-10-22
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quote=Paul Raven Bass player with Killing Joke has died unexpectedly in Geneva in the early hours of Saturday October 20th 2007. Paul had been recording with Ted Parsons and Marco Neves in Geneva for the band Treponem pal. After a days recording Paul retired to bed and did not wake up. ] [cite web
url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=83199
title=MINISTRY/KILLING JOKE Bassist PAUL RAVEN Dead At 46
accessdate=2008-02-15
date=2007-10-21
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work=NEWS ARCHIVE
publisher=BLABBERMOUTH.NET
quote=MINISTRY bassist Paul Raven was found dead yesterday (Saturday, October 20) in a private home in a small French village on the Swiss border after suffering an apparent heart attack. Raven (who is also known for his work with KILLING JOKE and PRONG) was in Geneva working with French recording artists TREPONEM PAL on their new release alongside drummer Ted Parsons (PRONG) and members of THE YOUNG GODS. ] [cite web
url=http://www.roadrunnerrecords.com/blabbermouth.net/news.aspx?mode=Article&newsitemID=83206
title=Drummer TED PARSONS Comments On PAUL RAVEN's Passing
accessdate=2008-02-15
date=2007-10-21
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quote=Drummer Ted Parsons (PRONG, SWANS, GODFLESH, JESU) — who has spent the past few days in a Swiss studio collaborating with French recording artists TREPONEM PAL on their new release — has released the following statement regarding legendary bassist Paul Raven's (MINISTRY, KILLING JOKE) passing: ] He was recording with Treponem Pal on their new album at the time of his death.

References

External links

* [http://www.thirteenthplanet.com/raven/ Paul Raven Tribute Page]
* [http://www.thegauntlet.com/article/1225/10480/Paul-Raven.html Ministry Bassist Paul Raven Dies of Heart Attack in Geneva]
* [http://www.lastingtribute.co.uk/famousperson/raven/2658996 Paul Raven - Obituary and Public Tribute]
* [http://www.gearwire.com/paul-raven-killing-joke-ministry-prong.html Paul Raven talks about his bass guitars, amps, and effects with Gearwire.com]
* [http://punkmusic.about.com/od/interviews/a/raveninterview.htm Paul Raven's final interview]

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NAME= Raven, Paul
ALTERNATIVE NAMES= Raven, Paul Vincent
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DATE OF BIRTH=1961-1-16
PLACE OF BIRTH=Wolverhampton, UK
DATE OF DEATH=2007-10-20
PLACE OF DEATH=Geneva, Switzerland