Nick Alexander from Eagles of Death Metal was killed at the Bataclan Theatre in Paris. Here is everything you need to know about Alexander.
Nick Alexander was the crew member for a Southern California band, Eagles of Death Metal. Eagles of Death Metal is a Palm Desert, California-based American rock band that formed in 1998.
Back in 2015, the band was in the middle of their set when gunmen stormed the stage, killing dozens of people and taking many hostages. The band members all escaped the theater safely through a backstage door.
As per Patrick Carney, the drummer for The Black Keys, Alexander had toured with the band several times in Europe.
Nick Alexander From Eagles of Death Metal Wiki
Nick Alexander is featured on the Wikipedia of Eagles of Death Metal as the group’s merchandise manager. Music was Nick’s passion and he had dedicated 15-years of his life to it.
His family has been continuing his legacy with The Nick Alexander Memorial Trust. The memorial trust established in Nick’s name has helped many different projects throughout the UK.
They raise money with different gigs that they present on the stage. As per the details, with the trust, they have refurbished the music studio for a homeless center, worked with ex-offenders and provided instruments for deaf babies, pre-schoolers, and dementia patients.
How Did Nick Alexander Die?
Nick Alexander was the victim of the terrorist attack at the Bataclan in Paris on November 13, 2015. When the Eagles of Death Metal performed at the Bataclan, Alexander of Colchester, England, was working the merchandise table.
That was when gunmen barged through several entrances and killed several people. Unfortunately, Nick was one of the victims who got killed in the incident.
ISIS has claimed responsibility for the terrorist attack in which over 120 people were killed. Following the attack, French President Francois Hollande vowed to fight the extremist group.
Inside the venue, nine people were murdered, including the group’s merchandise manager. Three of the band members were able to escape from the back door while guitar player Dave Catching and bass player Matt McJunkins were unable to escape.
They hid inside the venue for several hours before being rescued by police along with the other survivors.
Merchandise Manager Nick Alexander Family
One of Nick Alexander’s family members, his sister, Zoe Alexander opened up about her brother in 2020 with BBC. She mentioned that she and her parents visit Paris every year for an annual ceremony to remember the victims, on the anniversary of the attack.
They are also continuing to keep his legacy alive through a trust fund in his name. As Nick always loved music all his life, they provide music equipment to disadvantaged communities across the UK.