Alex Kirst from the Nymphs and Iggy Pop's Band Dies In Hit-and-Run

Hard rock drummer Alex Kirst, 47, best known for his work with Iggy Pop's band and the alt/glam rock outfit Nymphs, has been killed in a tragic hit-and-run accident in the Californian desert, according to a report by the Associated Press. Kirst was struck by either a white Chevrolet Tahoe or else a GMC Yukon according to local authorities, who also stated that there is no evidence that the vehicle ever braked. The incident took place on Jan. 13 in Cathedral City, Calif.

The Nymphs were an alternative rock band of the late 1980s and early 1990s with lead singer Inger Lorre. The band was signed to Geffen Records, and released their only album in 1991. The Nymphs were known for their wild stage shows and their rebellious attitude towards record companies. The band broke up in 1992.