BOC reference to "Deadline"

[John A Swartz]

Albert adds:

> Deadline- Phil(King- dead ex-booking agent also mentoned in Hot Rails "The
King did not know..."), David (BOC roommate who first found out and had to
look at the morgue photos)


I have the following entry in the FAQ:

    The song "Deadline" is rumored to be based on the true story of an
old band member or acquaintance, who was murdered by the Mafia.  The UK
music paper "Sounds" made mention (probably in the late 60s) that the
original singer with BOC was shot in the head in a gambling incident.
While it is not sure who this may refer to, Les Braunstein reports he
doesn't know anything about it.


Hmm...sounds like these two items go together, but Al, can you verify?
Was Phil King murdered (by the mafia, or someone else), and why?  This
sounds like a real interesting story (or just rumors blown way out of
proportion).

John