Bender (rapper)
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Birth name | Alexander Buchanan |
Also known as | Al Bender, Bender Stratocaster |
Born | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada | July 19, 1980
Origin | Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
Died | March 1, 2018 Montreal, Quebec, Canada | (aged 37)
Genres | Underground hip hop |
Occupation(s) | Rapper, producer, artist |
Years active | 2004–2018 |
Associated acts | Flight Distance |
Website | flightdistance.com |
Alexander Buchanan (July 19, 1980 – March 1, 2018), better known by his stage name Bender, was a Canadian rapper.[1][2][3][4][5]
He was a member of the group Flight Distance and a former King of the Dot champion.[6][7][8][9] Bender was also a professional visual artist.[10]
Bender died on March 1, 2018, aged 37, in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.[11] No cause of death has been released, but an article has reported that he may have died from sleep apnea.[12]
Discography[]
Albums[]
Bender
- The Squidmilker Instrumentals (2004)
Flight Distance (Bender with Patience & DJ Calkuta)
- Run for Your Lives! (2005)
- Bad Information (2011)
- High Priests of Low-Life (2014)
- Harmony Chlorine (2018)[13]
EPs, singles[]
EPs
- The Warning Shot (2005) (with Flight Distance)
Singles
- "Real Teeth" (2010) (with Flight Distance)
- "Worth" (2013) (with Flight Distance)
Guest appearances[]
- 24/7 – "White Chalk" (2010)
- Noah23 – "Air Guitar" from Heart of Rock (2010)
- 24/7 – "Pulling Teeth" from A.I. Project (2012)
- Charron – "Go In" from Bath Salts & Vinegar Chips (2013)
- Giant Gorilla Dog Thing – "Stonewall" from Horse (2014)
- Noah23 x DJ Coutz – "Campy Squalor" from Discordian Pope (2016)
See also[]
References[]
- ^ "CBC Music". Music.cbc.ca. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-12-03. Retrieved 2013-11-28.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- ^ "Derealization – Flight Distance Interview by Patrick Ackroyd – April 8, 2013 HIP HOP - The Cornwall Free News". Cornwallfreenews.com. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-12-04. Retrieved 2013-11-28.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-12-03. Retrieved 2014-04-10.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- ^ "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2013-12-04. Retrieved 2014-04-10.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- ^ "Organik Details Charron's Championship Potential & Bender's KOTD Comeback". Hiphopdx.com. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
- ^ "Bender Breaks Down Preparation For Big T Battle At KOTD's "Vendetta 2: Redemption"". Hiphopdx.com. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
- ^ "Bender Discusses Multi-Syllable Rhyme Schemes In Battle Rap". Hiphopdx.com. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
- ^ "Al Bender Custom Portraits". Benderportraits.tumblr.com. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
- ^ "Former KOTD champ Bender has passed away". Hiphopcanada.com. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
- ^ Duffy, Andrew (March 4, 2018). "Ottawa rap artist Alex 'Bender' Buchanan remembered as humble genius". Ottawa Citizen.
- ^ "Flight Distance". Facebook.com. Retrieved 19 October 2018.
External links[]
Categories:
- 1980 births
- 2018 deaths
- Musicians from Ottawa
- 21st-century Canadian rappers
- Underground rappers
- Canadian male rappers
- 21st-century Canadian male musicians