Dave Zegarac

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Dave Zegarac
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Background information
Born (1979-02-15) 15 February 1979 (age 42)
Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada
Genres Punk
Occupation(s)
  • Guitarist
  • artist
  • graphic designer
Years active1995–present
Associated acts
  • Brat Attack
  • The Dead Peasants Revolt
  • Class War Kids
  • 7Teen
  • Grandpa's Army

Dave Zegarac (born February 15, 1979) is a Canadian punk rock musician. He was the frontman of the band Brat Attack. He became known to the public when he was criminally charged on February 6, 2022, after allegedly driving his vehicle into four protesters of a rally against vaccine mandates in Winnipeg, Canada.

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History

Zegarac had been active with and booked concerts for the Winnipeg punk rock scene, and the music scene of St.John's, Newfoundland. [1] He posts under Aboriginal Musicians and is of Sioux, Cree, Irish, and Serbian background. He is a singer-songwriter and was the frontman of the Canadian punk rock bands The Brat Attack, [1] The Dead Peasants Revolt, the Black Mask Brigade and Class War Kids.

Zegarac has also released music under the name "Stitchez" or "Daveybrat" and has run the independent record label 3rd Generation Recordz since 1995. He appeared in the documentary film The Truth Is Disgusting as a former member of Grandpa's Army. [2] [3] His song lyrics deal primarily with anarchist politics. [4] Zegarac is a vegan and an Anti-racism activist.

Controversies

On February 6, 2022, Zegarac was arrested and charged with numerous offenses (including assault with a weapon and dangerous operation of a vehicle causing bodily harm) after driving his Jeep Patriot into four protesters of the local Freedom Convoy 2022 in front of the Manitoba Legislature. He was captured after a brief chase and arrested after a short fight with Winnipeg Police. [5]

Discography

Discography (with The Dead Peasants Revolt)

Discography (with The Brat Attack)

Discography (with Dweezil)

Discography (with Kirby)

Discography (with Seventeen)

Discography (with the Pookies)

Discography (with 7-teen)

Discography (with Gizmo)

Discography (with Subcity Dwellerz)

Discography (with the Class War Kids)

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References

  1. 1 2 Thompson, Sam (September 2002). "Reviews » Pop & Rock  » Sep 2002 » Brat Attack » One Revolution Per Minute". Exclaim! . Toronto: 1059434 Ontario Inc. exclaim.ca. ISSN   1207-6600 . Retrieved 29 November 2011.
  2. ↑ "Grandpa's Army Documentary, Part 1 of 6, May 2007". youtube.com. YouTube. Retrieved 19 September 2021.
  3. ↑ djalox's. "Grandpa's Army Documentary by djalox's channel". youtube.com. YouTube. Retrieved 29 November 2011.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: postscript (link)[ dead link ]
  4. ↑ Newton, Steve (7 July 2005). "Music » Music Features » Winnipeg's Brat Attack brings politics on tour". The Georgia Straight . Vancouver: Vancouver Free Press Publishing Corp. straight.com. ISSN   0709-8995 . Retrieved 29 November 2011.
  5. ↑ "Winnipeg police ID driver accused in hit and run involving protesters against pandemic restrictions". CBC News. 7 February 2022. Retrieved 9 February 2022.
  6. ↑ "The Dead Peasants Revolt - Dear Georgie". youtube.com. YouTube. Retrieved 19 September 2021.
  7. "In light of recent revelations..." Retrieved 28 November 2015.[ dead link ]

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