About Rust Epique
Lived 1968 – 2004 (aged 36). Rust Epique was an American guitarist, singer, painter, musician and painting.
Charles Anthony Lopez (February 29, 1968 – March 9, 2004), better known by his stage name Rust Epique, was an American guitarist and painter, who performed with the bands Crazy Town and pre)Thing.
Biography In 1999, Rust Epique joined Crazy Town, a rap metal band from Los Angeles. Despite his success with Crazy Town, Epique quit the band as a result of various disagreements with his bandmates. In 2003, V2 Records signed Epique to work with a band called Pre)Thing. They released their debut album, 22nd Century Lifestyle, in 2004.
Rust Epique died of a heart attack at his home in Las Vegas in 2004.
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Who was Rust Epique?
American guitarist and painter (1968–2004)
When was Rust Epique born?
Rust Epique was born on 29 February 1968 in Stockton.
When did Rust Epique die?
Rust Epique died on 9 March 2004 in Las Vegas.
What was Rust Epique's occupation?
Rust Epique was a guitarist, singer, painter, musician and painting.
What nationality was Rust Epique?
Rust Epique was American.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Rust Epique. https://biography.guide/rust-epique/
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