Tracy Pew

Biography

Tracy Pew was a key figure in Australian post-punk bands, playing bass for The Birthday Party and later The Saints. As a member of The Birthday Party, Pew was known for his involvement with the band's tumultuous lifestyle, which included substance abuse and a high-risk lifestyle. He died at 28 from head injuries sustained during an epileptic seizure. Pew's work is still celebrated in his catalog, including the documentary "Mutiny in Heaven: The Birthday Party".